Maryland Jurisprudence Exam Questions with correct Answers
What doctoral degree in psychology counts towards licensure? - Answer- 1. A program accredited by the APA or CPA
2. A program listed by the Council for the National Register of Heath Service Providers in Psychology
3. A degree counts if it meets the Council's criteria (up to 9 semester hours) and: is located outside the US and Canada, is currently accredited but wasn't at time degree was awarded, was completed prior to 1981 (US) or 1988 (Canada), is no longer in existence
What does "practice psychology" mean? - Answer- 1. Any service for compensation involving the application of psychological principles for understanding, predicting, or influencing behavior that relate to learning, perception, motivation, emotions, organizational relationships, and interpersonal relationships.
2. Any services for compensation involving application of psychological methods for interviewing, counseling, psychotherapy, behavior modification, or hypnosis
3. Any service for compensation involving application of psychological methods for constructing, administering, or interpreting tests of mental abilities, neuropsychological functioning, aptitudes, interests, attitudes, personality characteristics, emotions, or motivations.
What does "practice psychology" include? - Answer- 1. The application of psychological principles in the diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and amelioration of psychological problems, emotional conditions, or mental conditions of individuals or groups
2. The use of psychological methods to assist an individual in acquiring greater human effectiveness or to modify feelings, conditions, attitudes, or behavior that is emotionally, intellectually, or socially ineffectual or maladjusted
3. The use of biofeedback
What are psychological methods, principles and procedures? - Answer- The body of information that can be derived from a graduate program in psychology.
What is the scope of title of psychologist? - Answer- Only a licensed psychologist may describe their services using words: psychological, psychologist, or psychology
However, this title does not limit an individuals ability to practice another occupation that
they are licensed/certified in, the right of an individual to provide vocational rehabilitation
services, or nonprofit activities and services for a religious organization exempt from taxation.
How many members does the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists consist of? - Answer- 9 members (2 consumer members, 7 licensed psychologists) At least 2 primarily provide psychological services
At least 2 primarily are engaged in teaching, training, or research in psychology
What are the qualifications to become a licensed psychologist Board member? - Answer- 1. A licensed psychologist for at least 5 years
2. a US citizen
3. a resident of MD
What are the qualifications to become a consumer Board member? - Answer- 1. member of the general public
2. no training in psychology to become a psych associate or psychologist, or in a commercial or professional field related to psychology
3. no household member with training
4. no financial interest in a person regulated by the Board for 2 years prior to appointment
How long is a board member's term? - Answer- 4 years, max 2 consecutive terms
What is a quorum? - Answer- The amount of members present required to conduct a meeting. For the board the majority of members is a quorum (aka 5 of 9 members)
Powers and duties of the Board - Answer- 1. power to adopt rules and regulations
2. establish procedures for receiving and investigating complaints (e.g. providing notices
within 120 days of receipt and updates every 3 months regarding status of any outstanding complaint)
3. submit an annual report of its activities to the Secretary
4. adopt an official seal
5. set reasonable fees for the issuance and renewal of licenses and its other services
What are the conditions in which a registered psychology associate may practice psychology? - Answer- 1. under the supervision of a licensed psychologist
2. both the supervisor and psych associate are jointly responsible for the psychological services provided
3. Cannot use any title other than 'registered psychology associate"
What are exceptions to the licensure requirements? - Answer- 1. activities and services by any agency of the federal government, this state, or any political subdivision of this state, or a chartered educational institution
2. Education-related services performed by a certified school psychologist while performing the duties of employment or conducting staff development and training
3. activities and services of a student, intern, resident or fellow while pursuing a supervised course of study in psychology
4. activities and services of psychologist licensed in another state who recently moved to MD and has submitted an application for a license approved by the Board, and must be scheduled to take the first scheduled examination available and pass What are the qualifications for licensure applicants? - Answer- 1. of good moral character
2. at least 18 years old
3. reside or practice or intend to reside/practice in MD
4. criminal history records check (state and national)
5. doctoral degree in psychology
6. at least 2 years of professional, supervised experience in psychology
(min 3250 hours - max 1500 pre-internship, min 1750 internship - 75% supervised by licensed psychologist, 50% service-related, 25% in-person services)
7. passed the State jurisprudence (75%)
8. passed the national exam in the practice of psychology (EPPP) - 500 after 2002 or 73% if before 2002 9. application & fees
What are the qualifications for psychology associates? - Answer- 1. masters degree in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, or school psychology
2. masters degree in education with a field of specialization in psychology or counseling psychology
3. admitted to candidacy for a doctoral degree in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, school psychology, or education with a field of specialization in psychology or counseling psychology (completed at least 3 years of postgraduate education in psychology and passed preliminary doctoral examinations)
4. have completed a doctoral degree in psychology or in education with a field of specialization in psychology or counseling psychology
5. have at least a mater's level degree from a program outside the US determined to be equivalent by the Board
6. pass the state jurisprudence (75%)
7. criminal history records check (state and national)
8. application & fees
What considerations will be considered regarding criminal history record information? - Answer- 1. age at which the crime was committed
2. circumstances surrounding the crime
3. length of time passed since the crime
4. subsequent work history
5. employment and character references
6. other evidence that demonstrates whether one poses a threat to the public health or safety.
What information is included on each license or registration? - Answer- 1. the full name of licensee or registrant
2. the dates of issuance and expiration
3. a serial number
4. the signatures of the chairman and vice chairman of the Board
5. the seal of the Board
What doctoral degree in psychology counts towards licensure? - Answer- 1. A program accredited by the APA or CPA
2. A program listed by the Council for the National Register of Heath Service Providers in Psychology
3. A degree counts if it meets the Council's criteria (up to 9 semester hours) and: is located outside the US and Canada, is currently accredited but wasn't at time degree was awarded, was completed prior to 1981 (US) or 1988 (Canada), is no longer in existence
What does "practice psychology" mean? - Answer- 1. Any service for compensation involving the application of psychological principles for understanding, predicting, or influencing behavior that relate to learning, perception, motivation, emotions, organizational relationships, and interpersonal relationships.
2. Any services for compensation involving application of psychological methods for interviewing, counseling, psychotherapy, behavior modification, or hypnosis
3. Any service for compensation involving application of psychological methods for constructing, administering, or interpreting tests of mental abilities, neuropsychological functioning, aptitudes, interests, attitudes, personality characteristics, emotions, or motivations.
What does "practice psychology" include? - Answer- 1. The application of psychological principles in the diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and amelioration of psychological problems, emotional conditions, or mental conditions of individuals or groups
2. The use of psychological methods to assist an individual in acquiring greater human effectiveness or to modify feelings, conditions, attitudes, or behavior that is emotionally, intellectually, or socially ineffectual or maladjusted
3. The use of biofeedback
What are psychological methods, principles and procedures? - Answer- The body of information that can be derived from a graduate program in psychology.
What is the scope of title of psychologist? - Answer- Only a licensed psychologist may describe their services using words: psychological, psychologist, or psychology
However, this title does not limit an individuals ability to practice another occupation that
they are licensed/certified in, the right of an individual to provide vocational rehabilitation
services, or nonprofit activities and services for a religious organization exempt from taxation.
How many members does the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists consist of? - Answer- 9 members (2 consumer members, 7 licensed psychologists) At least 2 primarily provide psychological services
At least 2 primarily are engaged in teaching, training, or research in psychology
What are the qualifications to become a licensed psychologist Board member? - Answer- 1. A licensed psychologist for at least 5 years
2. a US citizen
3. a resident of MD
What are the qualifications to become a consumer Board member? - Answer- 1. member of the general public
2. no training in psychology to become a psych associate or psychologist, or in a commercial or professional field related to psychology
3. no household member with training
4. no financial interest in a person regulated by the Board for 2 years prior to appointment
How long is a board member's term? - Answer- 4 years, max 2 consecutive terms
What is a quorum? - Answer- The amount of members present required to conduct a meeting. For the board the majority of members is a quorum (aka 5 of 9 members)
Powers and duties of the Board - Answer- 1. power to adopt rules and regulations
2. establish procedures for receiving and investigating complaints (e.g. providing notices
within 120 days of receipt and updates every 3 months regarding status of any outstanding complaint)
3. submit an annual report of its activities to the Secretary
4. adopt an official seal
5. set reasonable fees for the issuance and renewal of licenses and its other services
What are the conditions in which a registered psychology associate may practice psychology? - Answer- 1. under the supervision of a licensed psychologist
2. both the supervisor and psych associate are jointly responsible for the psychological services provided
3. Cannot use any title other than 'registered psychology associate"
What are exceptions to the licensure requirements? - Answer- 1. activities and services by any agency of the federal government, this state, or any political subdivision of this state, or a chartered educational institution
2. Education-related services performed by a certified school psychologist while performing the duties of employment or conducting staff development and training
3. activities and services of a student, intern, resident or fellow while pursuing a supervised course of study in psychology
4. activities and services of psychologist licensed in another state who recently moved to MD and has submitted an application for a license approved by the Board, and must be scheduled to take the first scheduled examination available and pass What are the qualifications for licensure applicants? - Answer- 1. of good moral character
2. at least 18 years old
3. reside or practice or intend to reside/practice in MD
4. criminal history records check (state and national)
5. doctoral degree in psychology
6. at least 2 years of professional, supervised experience in psychology
(min 3250 hours - max 1500 pre-internship, min 1750 internship - 75% supervised by licensed psychologist, 50% service-related, 25% in-person services)
7. passed the State jurisprudence (75%)
8. passed the national exam in the practice of psychology (EPPP) - 500 after 2002 or 73% if before 2002 9. application & fees
What are the qualifications for psychology associates? - Answer- 1. masters degree in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, or school psychology
2. masters degree in education with a field of specialization in psychology or counseling psychology
3. admitted to candidacy for a doctoral degree in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, school psychology, or education with a field of specialization in psychology or counseling psychology (completed at least 3 years of postgraduate education in psychology and passed preliminary doctoral examinations)
4. have completed a doctoral degree in psychology or in education with a field of specialization in psychology or counseling psychology
5. have at least a mater's level degree from a program outside the US determined to be equivalent by the Board
6. pass the state jurisprudence (75%)
7. criminal history records check (state and national)
8. application & fees
What considerations will be considered regarding criminal history record information? - Answer- 1. age at which the crime was committed
2. circumstances surrounding the crime
3. length of time passed since the crime
4. subsequent work history
5. employment and character references
6. other evidence that demonstrates whether one poses a threat to the public health or safety.
What information is included on each license or registration? - Answer- 1. the full name of licensee or registrant
2. the dates of issuance and expiration
3. a serial number
4. the signatures of the chairman and vice chairman of the Board
5. the seal of the Board
