OHIO PSYCHOLOGIST JURISPRUDENCE ORAL EXAM-AREA 1
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1. Dr. Smith is a licensed psychologist in Ohio who has been seeing a client for major
depressive disorder. During a session, the client reveals they have been experiencing
increasing suicidal ideation with a specific plan, but no immediate intent. Which of the
following is the MOST appropriate initial action for Dr. Smith to take under Ohio
professional conduct rules?
A. Immediately initiate involuntary hospitalization under Ohio Revised Code without further
assessment.
B. Conduct a thorough risk assessment, develop a safety plan, and evaluate the need for a
higher level of care.
C. Terminate the therapeutic relationship immediately due to high liability exposure.
D. Notify the client's employer regarding the safety risk.
Answer: B
Rationale: Ohio administrative code and professional standards require psychologists to
conduct an individualized risk assessment and implement appropriate management
strategies, such as safety planning, when dealing with suicidal ideation without immediate
intent. Involuntary commitment is reserved for situations involving imminent danger, and
notifying an employer violates client confidentiality laws.
2. According to the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct for psychologists, how long must a
licensee maintain complete psychological records for adult clients following the last date of
service delivery?
A. 3 years
B. 5 years
C. 7 years
D. 10 years
Answer: C
,Rationale: Pursuant to Ohio Administrative Code (OAC 4732-17-01), a licensed psychologist
must maintain client records for an adult for a minimum of seven years from the date of the
last professional service. For minors, records must typically be kept for seven years or until
two years after the minor reaches the age of majority, whichever is longer.
3. A psychologist licensed in Ohio receives a subpoena signed by an attorney requesting the
complete therapy file of an adult client. The client has not signed a release of information
and explicitly requests that the records remain private. What is the psychologist's legal and
ethical obligation?
A. Immediately mail the requested records to the attorney to avoid contempt of court.
B. Assert the psychologist-client privilege and decline to release the records without client
consent or a judge-signed court order.
C. Destroy the sensitive therapy notes and release only the billing records.
D. Ignore the subpoena completely without responding to the issuing attorney.
Answer: B
Rationale: Under Ohio Revised Code (ORC 2317.02), communications between a licensed
psychologist and client are privileged. An attorney-issued subpoena does not override
privilege without client consent or a direct court order signed by a judge. The psychologist
must assert the privilege on behalf of the client rather than releasing records or ignoring legal
process.
4. Dr. Davis is asked by a local court to perform a custody evaluation involving two
parents. Dr. Davis previously served as an individual therapist for one of the parents for
two years. Under Ohio ethical guidelines, how should Dr. Davis proceed?
A. Accept the court appointment, as prior knowledge of one parent provides valuable clinical
insight.
B. Decline the custody evaluation due to an improper multiple relationship and role conflict.
C. Perform the evaluation but disclaim any potential bias in the written court report.
D. Evaluate only the former client and allow another psychologist to evaluate the other parent.
Answer: B
Rationale: Ohio Administrative Code strictly prohibits psychologists from conducting forensic
evaluations, such as child custody assessments, when a pre-existing therapeutic relationship
,exists with one of the parties. Performing dual roles creates a conflict of interest, impairs
objectivity, and compromises professional neutrality.
5. Which of the following statements accurately reflects Ohio law regarding mandatory
reporting of child abuse or neglect by a licensed psychologist?
A. Psychologists are required to report suspected abuse only if they have absolute physical
evidence.
B. Reports must be made immediately to the public children services agency or local law
enforcement upon forming a reasonable suspicion.
C. Mandatory reporting requirements are waived if the client discloses abuse during a
confidential session.
D. The psychologist must obtain written consent from the child's legal guardian prior to filing a
report.
Answer: B
Rationale: Under ORC 2151.421, licensed psychologists are mandated reporters. A report
must be made immediately whenever there is a reasonable cause to suspect that a child has
suffered or faces a substantial risk of suffering abuse or neglect. Mandatory reporting
overrides client confidentiality, and physical proof is not required.
6. Under the rules governed by the State Board of Psychology of Ohio, what is the total
number of continuing education (CE) hours required for license renewal during each
biennial registration period?
A. 20 hours
B. 23 hours
C. 30 hours
D. 40 hours
Answer: B
Rationale: Ohio rules specify that licensed psychologists must complete 23 hours of approved
continuing education during each two-year renewal cycle. This requirement includes
mandatory coursework in professional ethics, jurisprudence, and/or cultural diversity.
, 7. Out of the total continuing education hours required per renewal cycle for Ohio
psychologists, how many hours must specifically cover professional conduct, ethics, or
jurisprudence?
A. 2 hours
B. 4 hours
C. 6 hours
D. 8 hours
Answer: B
Rationale: Ohio rules mandate that at least 4 of the 23 required continuing education hours
per biennium must be dedicated to ethics, professional conduct, or legal issues relevant to the
practice of psychology.
8. Dr. Taylor provides telepsychology services to a client who physically resides in Ohio.
Dr. Taylor is physically located in a neighboring state where they are also licensed. To
legally provide these services in Ohio without full licensure reciprocity, Dr. Taylor must
maintain authorization through which mechanism?
A. Local municipal clearance
B. PSYPACT authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology (APIT) or an Ohio license
C. An informal peer consultation agreement
D. Direct authorization from the client's health insurance provider
Answer: B
Rationale: Ohio is a member of PSYPACT (Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact).
Psychologists outside Ohio providing telepsychology into Ohio must hold an active license in a
compact state and maintain an active Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology
(APIT) or be directly licensed in Ohio.
9. A client informs a psychologist that they intend to commit a violent assault against a
specific, identifiable individual within the next 24 hours. Under Ohio law (ORC 2305.51),
what duty does the psychologist have?
A. Maintain strict confidentiality as required by HIPAA.
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1. Dr. Smith is a licensed psychologist in Ohio who has been seeing a client for major
depressive disorder. During a session, the client reveals they have been experiencing
increasing suicidal ideation with a specific plan, but no immediate intent. Which of the
following is the MOST appropriate initial action for Dr. Smith to take under Ohio
professional conduct rules?
A. Immediately initiate involuntary hospitalization under Ohio Revised Code without further
assessment.
B. Conduct a thorough risk assessment, develop a safety plan, and evaluate the need for a
higher level of care.
C. Terminate the therapeutic relationship immediately due to high liability exposure.
D. Notify the client's employer regarding the safety risk.
Answer: B
Rationale: Ohio administrative code and professional standards require psychologists to
conduct an individualized risk assessment and implement appropriate management
strategies, such as safety planning, when dealing with suicidal ideation without immediate
intent. Involuntary commitment is reserved for situations involving imminent danger, and
notifying an employer violates client confidentiality laws.
2. According to the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct for psychologists, how long must a
licensee maintain complete psychological records for adult clients following the last date of
service delivery?
A. 3 years
B. 5 years
C. 7 years
D. 10 years
Answer: C
,Rationale: Pursuant to Ohio Administrative Code (OAC 4732-17-01), a licensed psychologist
must maintain client records for an adult for a minimum of seven years from the date of the
last professional service. For minors, records must typically be kept for seven years or until
two years after the minor reaches the age of majority, whichever is longer.
3. A psychologist licensed in Ohio receives a subpoena signed by an attorney requesting the
complete therapy file of an adult client. The client has not signed a release of information
and explicitly requests that the records remain private. What is the psychologist's legal and
ethical obligation?
A. Immediately mail the requested records to the attorney to avoid contempt of court.
B. Assert the psychologist-client privilege and decline to release the records without client
consent or a judge-signed court order.
C. Destroy the sensitive therapy notes and release only the billing records.
D. Ignore the subpoena completely without responding to the issuing attorney.
Answer: B
Rationale: Under Ohio Revised Code (ORC 2317.02), communications between a licensed
psychologist and client are privileged. An attorney-issued subpoena does not override
privilege without client consent or a direct court order signed by a judge. The psychologist
must assert the privilege on behalf of the client rather than releasing records or ignoring legal
process.
4. Dr. Davis is asked by a local court to perform a custody evaluation involving two
parents. Dr. Davis previously served as an individual therapist for one of the parents for
two years. Under Ohio ethical guidelines, how should Dr. Davis proceed?
A. Accept the court appointment, as prior knowledge of one parent provides valuable clinical
insight.
B. Decline the custody evaluation due to an improper multiple relationship and role conflict.
C. Perform the evaluation but disclaim any potential bias in the written court report.
D. Evaluate only the former client and allow another psychologist to evaluate the other parent.
Answer: B
Rationale: Ohio Administrative Code strictly prohibits psychologists from conducting forensic
evaluations, such as child custody assessments, when a pre-existing therapeutic relationship
,exists with one of the parties. Performing dual roles creates a conflict of interest, impairs
objectivity, and compromises professional neutrality.
5. Which of the following statements accurately reflects Ohio law regarding mandatory
reporting of child abuse or neglect by a licensed psychologist?
A. Psychologists are required to report suspected abuse only if they have absolute physical
evidence.
B. Reports must be made immediately to the public children services agency or local law
enforcement upon forming a reasonable suspicion.
C. Mandatory reporting requirements are waived if the client discloses abuse during a
confidential session.
D. The psychologist must obtain written consent from the child's legal guardian prior to filing a
report.
Answer: B
Rationale: Under ORC 2151.421, licensed psychologists are mandated reporters. A report
must be made immediately whenever there is a reasonable cause to suspect that a child has
suffered or faces a substantial risk of suffering abuse or neglect. Mandatory reporting
overrides client confidentiality, and physical proof is not required.
6. Under the rules governed by the State Board of Psychology of Ohio, what is the total
number of continuing education (CE) hours required for license renewal during each
biennial registration period?
A. 20 hours
B. 23 hours
C. 30 hours
D. 40 hours
Answer: B
Rationale: Ohio rules specify that licensed psychologists must complete 23 hours of approved
continuing education during each two-year renewal cycle. This requirement includes
mandatory coursework in professional ethics, jurisprudence, and/or cultural diversity.
, 7. Out of the total continuing education hours required per renewal cycle for Ohio
psychologists, how many hours must specifically cover professional conduct, ethics, or
jurisprudence?
A. 2 hours
B. 4 hours
C. 6 hours
D. 8 hours
Answer: B
Rationale: Ohio rules mandate that at least 4 of the 23 required continuing education hours
per biennium must be dedicated to ethics, professional conduct, or legal issues relevant to the
practice of psychology.
8. Dr. Taylor provides telepsychology services to a client who physically resides in Ohio.
Dr. Taylor is physically located in a neighboring state where they are also licensed. To
legally provide these services in Ohio without full licensure reciprocity, Dr. Taylor must
maintain authorization through which mechanism?
A. Local municipal clearance
B. PSYPACT authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology (APIT) or an Ohio license
C. An informal peer consultation agreement
D. Direct authorization from the client's health insurance provider
Answer: B
Rationale: Ohio is a member of PSYPACT (Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact).
Psychologists outside Ohio providing telepsychology into Ohio must hold an active license in a
compact state and maintain an active Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology
(APIT) or be directly licensed in Ohio.
9. A client informs a psychologist that they intend to commit a violent assault against a
specific, identifiable individual within the next 24 hours. Under Ohio law (ORC 2305.51),
what duty does the psychologist have?
A. Maintain strict confidentiality as required by HIPAA.
