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FLORIDA LAWS & RULES EXAM FOR PSYCHOLOGISTS (FLRE) Original Questions
with Answers & Rationales
SECTION 1: FLORIDA PSYCHOLOGY LICENSURE AND BOARD
REGULATION
1. Which Florida agency is responsible for licensing and
regulating psychologists?
A) Department of Health (DOH)
B) Board of Psychology
C) Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)
D) Department of Children and Families (DCF)
Answer: B
Rationale: The Florida Board of Psychology, operating under the
Department of Health, licenses and regulates psychologists in
Florida.
2. The Florida Board of Psychology is found in which Florida
Statutes?
A) Chapter 490, Florida Statutes
B) Chapter 491, Florida Statutes
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C) Chapter 394, Florida Statutes
D) Chapter 456, Florida Statutes only
Answer: A
Rationale: Chapter 490, Florida Statutes, governs the practice
of psychology in Florida. Chapter 491 covers other mental
health professions. Chapter 456 covers general health
professions.
3. How many members serve on the Florida Board of
Psychology?
A) 5
B) 7
C) 9
D) 11
Answer: B
Rationale: The Board of Psychology consists of 7 members: 5
licensed psychologists and 2 consumer members who are not
connected to the profession.
4. Licensed psychologist members of the Board must have been
engaged in the practice of psychology for at least how many
years?
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A) 2 years
B) 3 years
C) 5 years
D) 10 years
Answer: C
Rationale: Licensed psychologist Board members must have at
least 5 years of experience in the practice of psychology.
5. How are Board members appointed?
A) Elected by psychologists
B) Appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate
C) Appointed by the Secretary of Health
D) Hired by the Department of Health only
Answer: B
Rationale: Board members are appointed by the Governor and
confirmed by the Florida Senate.
6. What is the term of office for a Board of Psychology
member?
A) 2 years
B) 3 years
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C) 4 years
D) 5 years
Answer: C
Rationale: Board members serve 4-year terms and may serve
no more than two consecutive full terms (8 years).
7. A person may not practice psychology in Florida without:
A) Only a master's degree
B) A valid license issued by the Board of Psychology
C) Only registration
D) Only certification
Answer: B
Rationale: Florida law requires a valid license from the Board of
Psychology to practice psychology.
8. Which of the following activities is considered the practice of
psychology?
A) Only therapy
B) Testing, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of mental and
emotional disorders
C) Only research
D) Only teaching psychology courses
FLORIDA LAWS & RULES EXAM FOR PSYCHOLOGISTS (FLRE) Original Questions
with Answers & Rationales
SECTION 1: FLORIDA PSYCHOLOGY LICENSURE AND BOARD
REGULATION
1. Which Florida agency is responsible for licensing and
regulating psychologists?
A) Department of Health (DOH)
B) Board of Psychology
C) Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)
D) Department of Children and Families (DCF)
Answer: B
Rationale: The Florida Board of Psychology, operating under the
Department of Health, licenses and regulates psychologists in
Florida.
2. The Florida Board of Psychology is found in which Florida
Statutes?
A) Chapter 490, Florida Statutes
B) Chapter 491, Florida Statutes
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C) Chapter 394, Florida Statutes
D) Chapter 456, Florida Statutes only
Answer: A
Rationale: Chapter 490, Florida Statutes, governs the practice
of psychology in Florida. Chapter 491 covers other mental
health professions. Chapter 456 covers general health
professions.
3. How many members serve on the Florida Board of
Psychology?
A) 5
B) 7
C) 9
D) 11
Answer: B
Rationale: The Board of Psychology consists of 7 members: 5
licensed psychologists and 2 consumer members who are not
connected to the profession.
4. Licensed psychologist members of the Board must have been
engaged in the practice of psychology for at least how many
years?
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A) 2 years
B) 3 years
C) 5 years
D) 10 years
Answer: C
Rationale: Licensed psychologist Board members must have at
least 5 years of experience in the practice of psychology.
5. How are Board members appointed?
A) Elected by psychologists
B) Appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate
C) Appointed by the Secretary of Health
D) Hired by the Department of Health only
Answer: B
Rationale: Board members are appointed by the Governor and
confirmed by the Florida Senate.
6. What is the term of office for a Board of Psychology
member?
A) 2 years
B) 3 years
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C) 4 years
D) 5 years
Answer: C
Rationale: Board members serve 4-year terms and may serve
no more than two consecutive full terms (8 years).
7. A person may not practice psychology in Florida without:
A) Only a master's degree
B) A valid license issued by the Board of Psychology
C) Only registration
D) Only certification
Answer: B
Rationale: Florida law requires a valid license from the Board of
Psychology to practice psychology.
8. Which of the following activities is considered the practice of
psychology?
A) Only therapy
B) Testing, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of mental and
emotional disorders
C) Only research
D) Only teaching psychology courses
