North Carolina Psychology Practice Exam Questions and Verified Answers
T or F: An applicant who is notified that he or she has TRUE
failed the examination for licensure a second time must
terminate the practice of psychology
T or F: After making application for licensure, applicants TRUE
must take the first examination to which they are admitted
by the Board.
T or F: Members of the Board receive compensation for FALSE
their services, in addition to their necessary expenses
incurred in the performance of duties
T or F: One must be at least 21-years-old in order to be FALSE. Must be 18+
licensed to practice psychology in North Carolina.
A license and a health services provider certificate issued 60
under this Article are suspended automatically by
operation of law after failure to renew a license for a period
of more than _____ days after the renewal date.
Can a psychologist or psych associate testify in No. Considered not competent
alimony/divorce cases if either or both parties have
obtained marital counseling from them?
What is the passing point for the EPPP for 1) psychologists Psychologist = scaled score of 500.
and 2) psychological associates? Psychological Associate = scaled score of 440.
What is the passing point for the North Carolina Practice 78%
Act exam?
T or F: The Psychology Board issues a statewide privilege FALSE (It's from NC Dept. of Revenue)
license to practice psychology.
T or F: The Board does not license in any specialty area. TRUE
The two basic criteria used to determine whether the 1) whether the Board has authority with regard to the matter 2) whether the
Board investigates a complaint are: complaint has merit on its face.
What happens if an applicant fails the examination for May continue to practice psychology until they take the next examination to which
licensure the first time? they are admitted by the Board.
Define health services Those activities of the practice of psychology that include the delivery of preventive,
assessment,or therapeutic intervention services directly to individuals whose
growth, adjustment, or functioning is actually impaired or may be
at substantial risk of impairment.
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, North Carolina Psychology Practice Exam Questions and Verified Answers
The Board shall issue a permanent license to any (1)Is at least 18 years of age;
applicant who pays an application fee and any applicable (2)Is of good moral character;
examination fee, who passes an examination in (3)Has received a doctoral degree based on a planned and
psychology as prescribed by the Board, and who submits directed program of studies in psychology
evidence verified by oath and satisfactory to the Board that Or Has received a master's degree in psychology or a specialist degree in
he/she: psychology
4)(Only for licensed psychologist) Has had at least two years of acceptable and
appropriate supervised experience germane to his or her training and intended area
of practice as a psychologist
Explain the activities of Health Services The diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, remediation, and prevention of: (A) mental,
emotional, and behavioral disorder; (B) substance abuse and dependency; and C)
psychological aspects of physical illness, accident, injury, and disability
Health services in psychology do not include the following: (1)supervision of other
professionals who provide health services to clients/patients;
2)psychoeducational instruction to individuals who are not identified clients/patients
(3)career counseling, to include assessment of interests and aptitudes;
(4)vocational and educational guidance
Name five things that should be in client case record. a. Presenting problems/diagnosis
b. Fees, dates of services, and itemized charges;
c. Summary content of each session of evaluation,
except that summary content need not include specific information that may cause
significant harm to any person if the information were released;
d. Test results or other findings, including basic test data;
e. Copies of all reports prepared;
Who are the members of the board and how long do they -- 3 members shall be licensed psychologists, 2 members shall be licensed
serve? psychological associates, and 2 members shall be members of the public who are
not licensed
--serve for three years, with no more than 3 consecutive terms
--each member must reside in different congressional districts
Define the practice of psychology. The observation, description, evaluation, interpretation, or modification of human
behavior by the application of psychological principles, methods, and procedures for
the purpose of preventing or eliminating symptomatic, maladaptive, or undesired
behavior or of
enhancing interpersonal relationships, work and life adjustment, personal
effectiveness, behavioral health, or mental health.
NOTE: Regardless of whether payment was received
Where is the office of the NC Psychology Board? Boone, NC
What is the minimum semester hours required for 45 semester hours.
Licensed Psychological Associates?
What is the maximum number of hours (out of 45 semester Both a maximum of six semester hours
hours) can be attributed to practicum/internship? For a
dissertation?
Following the completion of the individual's master's or NO
specialist degree in psychology, would they be allowed to
complete a practicum, internship, or other supervised
training experience requiring the individual to practice
psychology in order to meet the minimum educational
requirement if they failed to do so prior to completion?
When are license and a health services provider certificate After failure to renew a license for a period of more than sixty days after the renewal
suspended automatically? date.
Grade A+ | Updated
T or F: An applicant who is notified that he or she has TRUE
failed the examination for licensure a second time must
terminate the practice of psychology
T or F: After making application for licensure, applicants TRUE
must take the first examination to which they are admitted
by the Board.
T or F: Members of the Board receive compensation for FALSE
their services, in addition to their necessary expenses
incurred in the performance of duties
T or F: One must be at least 21-years-old in order to be FALSE. Must be 18+
licensed to practice psychology in North Carolina.
A license and a health services provider certificate issued 60
under this Article are suspended automatically by
operation of law after failure to renew a license for a period
of more than _____ days after the renewal date.
Can a psychologist or psych associate testify in No. Considered not competent
alimony/divorce cases if either or both parties have
obtained marital counseling from them?
What is the passing point for the EPPP for 1) psychologists Psychologist = scaled score of 500.
and 2) psychological associates? Psychological Associate = scaled score of 440.
What is the passing point for the North Carolina Practice 78%
Act exam?
T or F: The Psychology Board issues a statewide privilege FALSE (It's from NC Dept. of Revenue)
license to practice psychology.
T or F: The Board does not license in any specialty area. TRUE
The two basic criteria used to determine whether the 1) whether the Board has authority with regard to the matter 2) whether the
Board investigates a complaint are: complaint has merit on its face.
What happens if an applicant fails the examination for May continue to practice psychology until they take the next examination to which
licensure the first time? they are admitted by the Board.
Define health services Those activities of the practice of psychology that include the delivery of preventive,
assessment,or therapeutic intervention services directly to individuals whose
growth, adjustment, or functioning is actually impaired or may be
at substantial risk of impairment.
Grade A+ | Updated
, North Carolina Psychology Practice Exam Questions and Verified Answers
The Board shall issue a permanent license to any (1)Is at least 18 years of age;
applicant who pays an application fee and any applicable (2)Is of good moral character;
examination fee, who passes an examination in (3)Has received a doctoral degree based on a planned and
psychology as prescribed by the Board, and who submits directed program of studies in psychology
evidence verified by oath and satisfactory to the Board that Or Has received a master's degree in psychology or a specialist degree in
he/she: psychology
4)(Only for licensed psychologist) Has had at least two years of acceptable and
appropriate supervised experience germane to his or her training and intended area
of practice as a psychologist
Explain the activities of Health Services The diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, remediation, and prevention of: (A) mental,
emotional, and behavioral disorder; (B) substance abuse and dependency; and C)
psychological aspects of physical illness, accident, injury, and disability
Health services in psychology do not include the following: (1)supervision of other
professionals who provide health services to clients/patients;
2)psychoeducational instruction to individuals who are not identified clients/patients
(3)career counseling, to include assessment of interests and aptitudes;
(4)vocational and educational guidance
Name five things that should be in client case record. a. Presenting problems/diagnosis
b. Fees, dates of services, and itemized charges;
c. Summary content of each session of evaluation,
except that summary content need not include specific information that may cause
significant harm to any person if the information were released;
d. Test results or other findings, including basic test data;
e. Copies of all reports prepared;
Who are the members of the board and how long do they -- 3 members shall be licensed psychologists, 2 members shall be licensed
serve? psychological associates, and 2 members shall be members of the public who are
not licensed
--serve for three years, with no more than 3 consecutive terms
--each member must reside in different congressional districts
Define the practice of psychology. The observation, description, evaluation, interpretation, or modification of human
behavior by the application of psychological principles, methods, and procedures for
the purpose of preventing or eliminating symptomatic, maladaptive, or undesired
behavior or of
enhancing interpersonal relationships, work and life adjustment, personal
effectiveness, behavioral health, or mental health.
NOTE: Regardless of whether payment was received
Where is the office of the NC Psychology Board? Boone, NC
What is the minimum semester hours required for 45 semester hours.
Licensed Psychological Associates?
What is the maximum number of hours (out of 45 semester Both a maximum of six semester hours
hours) can be attributed to practicum/internship? For a
dissertation?
Following the completion of the individual's master's or NO
specialist degree in psychology, would they be allowed to
complete a practicum, internship, or other supervised
training experience requiring the individual to practice
psychology in order to meet the minimum educational
requirement if they failed to do so prior to completion?
When are license and a health services provider certificate After failure to renew a license for a period of more than sixty days after the renewal
suspended automatically? date.
Grade A+ | Updated
