Florida Laws and Rules Examination for Psychologists Questions with Correct Answers

Psychological Services Act- Intent Correct Answer 1. Emotional survival is equal in importance to physical survival. 2. Must provide privileged communication to encourage needed or desired psychological services to be sought 3. Practice of psych or school psych by unqualified persons presents a danger to public health, safety, and welfare. Board Correct Answer Board of Psychology Doctoral-level psychological education Correct Answer 1. Psy.D., Ph.D., Ed.D. in psychology from an accredited institution recognized and approved by DoE of US and Canada 2. Institution had programmatic accreditation from an agency recognized by DoE Practice of Psychology Correct Answer 1. Observation, description, evaluation, interpretation, and modification of human bx, by the use of scientific and applied psychological principles. 2. Without regard to place of service 3. Regardless of payment Practice of School Psychology- Assessment Correct Answer Psychoeducational, developmental, and vocational assessment Practice of School Psychology- Counseling Correct Answer Short-term situation-oriented professional interaction for amelioration or prevention of learning/adjustment problems. Practice of School Psychology- Consultation Correct Answer Psychoeducational, developmental, and vocational assistance or direct educational services to schools etc. Practice of School Psychology- Development of programs Correct Answer Designing, implementing, or evaluating educationally and psychologically sound learning environments. Board of Psychology Correct Answer 1. 7 Members appointed by governor 2. 5 Members must be licensed psychologists 3. 2 Members must be lay citizens 4. 1 Member must be >60yo 5. 4yr term Psychology Licensure by Examination Requirements Correct Answer 1. Application Fee $200