Pennsylvania Psychology Law Exam-Chapter 41
Questions and Answers
Child Abuse - Answerrecent act or failure to act that causes nonaccidental (or imminent
risk of) physical injury, mental injury, sexual abuse, or sexual exploitation to a child
under 18 years of age.
serious physical neglect constituting prolonged or repeated lack of supervision or the
failure to provide the essentials of life (includes adequate medical care) which
endangers a child's life or development or impairs functioning.
/.Delegated Supervisor - Answerprovides up to 1 of the 2 hours of required weekly
supervision and holds a current license, certificate, or registration from a health related
board or someone who is exempt from licensure.
/.Individual residing in the same home as the child - Answer14 years of age or older
/.Professional Relationship - Answerbeginning with the first professional contact or
consultation between a psychologist and a client/patient and continuing through the
date of the last professional service.
if contact is on an intermittent basis, the relationship shall be deemed to state anew on
each date seen.
/.Recent Acts or Omissions - Answeracts or omissions within 2 years of the date of the
report to the Dept of Public Welfare or county agency.
/.Serious Mental Injury - Answerpsychological condition diagnosed by a physician or
licensed psychologist that does 1 or more of the following:
a. renders a child chronically and severely anxious, agitated, depressed, socially
withdrawn, psychotic, or in reasonable fear that the child's life or safety is threatened.
b. seriously interferes with the child's ability to accomplish age-appropriate
developmental and social tasks.
/.Serious Physical Injury - Answerinjury that causes a child severe pain or significantly
impairs a child's physical functioning (temporarily or permanently).
/.Licensee's Change of Address/Name - Answerthe change shall be reported to the
board in writing within 10 days
/.Recognized Professions - Answerthese groups may do work of a psychological nature,
consistent with the training and the code of ethics of their respective professions:
,activity and focus of the group is based on an identifiable body of theoretical knowledge
knowledge is demonstrably different than psychology
regulate entrance into professional membership through standards of knowledge,
training, and proficiency
activity must be guided by generally accepted quality standards, ethical principles, and
requirements for independent profession
/.Substance Abuse - Answerthe board's licensing and regulatory authority extends to
psychology practices that provide services to clients/patients with substance abuse
problems.
/.License Exam Application - Answerapplication form
application fee
transcripts from accredited university
criminal history record (within 90 days of app)
child abuse history (within 90 days of app)
internship verification form
job description
/.License Expiration Date - AnswerNovember 30th of each odd numbered year
/.License Renewal Date - Answerrenewable for 2 year period
December 1st of each odd numbered year
/.License Duplication - Answerissued after submission of a notarized statement that the
original was lost or destroyed & duplicate will be returned if original is recovered
/.Application Fee - Answeroriginal fee: 105
reapplication fee (1st time fail): 20
second time fail: 90
certification fee: 25
verification fee: 15
biennial renewal fee: 300
app fee continuing ed sponsor: 165
fictitious name registration: 80
/.License Reactivation - Answerin the case of lapse/inactive license:
apply
pay renewal fee
show continuing education requirements
submit notarized affidavit indicating dates during which the psychologist did not practice
psychology
, /.Professional Corporations - Answeridentify all parties with ownership interest & all
licensed/unlicensed staff
name of corporation must be approved
if the corporation targets a specific area of psychology (neuro/clinical/biofeedback) must
submit documentation of sufficient training to establish credentials in that field
/.Fictitious Names - Answermay do business under a fictitious name
must be filed with the board for review/approval
/.Licensure Qualifications - Answereducational requirements
experience requirements
examination requirements
/.Application for Licensure - Answersealed envelope signed by supervisior
post doc experience form
quarterly evals with objectives
letter of judgment from supervisor
updated criminal history record form (within 90 days)
updated child abuse clearance (within 90 days)
/.Educational Requirements - Answercomplete the requirements for a doctoral degree in
psychology or a related field
USA/Canada applicants: verification of doctoral program approval status completed by
the program director regarding accreditation and within 1 year of the award of the
degree, official transcript from registrar
foreign college: evaluation completed by the National Register to evaluate compliance
with educational requirements for degree holders
applicant who doesn't meet criteria: complete supplemental education or training at
program accredited and program director certifies that the supplemental coursework
makes the applicant equivalent to a graduate of that program
first time applicants enrolled in graduate program on or after July 1, 2008 are evaluated
under these regulations
reapplicants will be evaluated under regulations in effect at the time of reapplication
/.Experience Timing Qualifications - Answer1 year of acceptable postdoctoral
supervised experience
-at least 12 months and 1750 hours
-no more than 45 hours & no less than 15 hours per week
Questions and Answers
Child Abuse - Answerrecent act or failure to act that causes nonaccidental (or imminent
risk of) physical injury, mental injury, sexual abuse, or sexual exploitation to a child
under 18 years of age.
serious physical neglect constituting prolonged or repeated lack of supervision or the
failure to provide the essentials of life (includes adequate medical care) which
endangers a child's life or development or impairs functioning.
/.Delegated Supervisor - Answerprovides up to 1 of the 2 hours of required weekly
supervision and holds a current license, certificate, or registration from a health related
board or someone who is exempt from licensure.
/.Individual residing in the same home as the child - Answer14 years of age or older
/.Professional Relationship - Answerbeginning with the first professional contact or
consultation between a psychologist and a client/patient and continuing through the
date of the last professional service.
if contact is on an intermittent basis, the relationship shall be deemed to state anew on
each date seen.
/.Recent Acts or Omissions - Answeracts or omissions within 2 years of the date of the
report to the Dept of Public Welfare or county agency.
/.Serious Mental Injury - Answerpsychological condition diagnosed by a physician or
licensed psychologist that does 1 or more of the following:
a. renders a child chronically and severely anxious, agitated, depressed, socially
withdrawn, psychotic, or in reasonable fear that the child's life or safety is threatened.
b. seriously interferes with the child's ability to accomplish age-appropriate
developmental and social tasks.
/.Serious Physical Injury - Answerinjury that causes a child severe pain or significantly
impairs a child's physical functioning (temporarily or permanently).
/.Licensee's Change of Address/Name - Answerthe change shall be reported to the
board in writing within 10 days
/.Recognized Professions - Answerthese groups may do work of a psychological nature,
consistent with the training and the code of ethics of their respective professions:
,activity and focus of the group is based on an identifiable body of theoretical knowledge
knowledge is demonstrably different than psychology
regulate entrance into professional membership through standards of knowledge,
training, and proficiency
activity must be guided by generally accepted quality standards, ethical principles, and
requirements for independent profession
/.Substance Abuse - Answerthe board's licensing and regulatory authority extends to
psychology practices that provide services to clients/patients with substance abuse
problems.
/.License Exam Application - Answerapplication form
application fee
transcripts from accredited university
criminal history record (within 90 days of app)
child abuse history (within 90 days of app)
internship verification form
job description
/.License Expiration Date - AnswerNovember 30th of each odd numbered year
/.License Renewal Date - Answerrenewable for 2 year period
December 1st of each odd numbered year
/.License Duplication - Answerissued after submission of a notarized statement that the
original was lost or destroyed & duplicate will be returned if original is recovered
/.Application Fee - Answeroriginal fee: 105
reapplication fee (1st time fail): 20
second time fail: 90
certification fee: 25
verification fee: 15
biennial renewal fee: 300
app fee continuing ed sponsor: 165
fictitious name registration: 80
/.License Reactivation - Answerin the case of lapse/inactive license:
apply
pay renewal fee
show continuing education requirements
submit notarized affidavit indicating dates during which the psychologist did not practice
psychology
, /.Professional Corporations - Answeridentify all parties with ownership interest & all
licensed/unlicensed staff
name of corporation must be approved
if the corporation targets a specific area of psychology (neuro/clinical/biofeedback) must
submit documentation of sufficient training to establish credentials in that field
/.Fictitious Names - Answermay do business under a fictitious name
must be filed with the board for review/approval
/.Licensure Qualifications - Answereducational requirements
experience requirements
examination requirements
/.Application for Licensure - Answersealed envelope signed by supervisior
post doc experience form
quarterly evals with objectives
letter of judgment from supervisor
updated criminal history record form (within 90 days)
updated child abuse clearance (within 90 days)
/.Educational Requirements - Answercomplete the requirements for a doctoral degree in
psychology or a related field
USA/Canada applicants: verification of doctoral program approval status completed by
the program director regarding accreditation and within 1 year of the award of the
degree, official transcript from registrar
foreign college: evaluation completed by the National Register to evaluate compliance
with educational requirements for degree holders
applicant who doesn't meet criteria: complete supplemental education or training at
program accredited and program director certifies that the supplemental coursework
makes the applicant equivalent to a graduate of that program
first time applicants enrolled in graduate program on or after July 1, 2008 are evaluated
under these regulations
reapplicants will be evaluated under regulations in effect at the time of reapplication
/.Experience Timing Qualifications - Answer1 year of acceptable postdoctoral
supervised experience
-at least 12 months and 1750 hours
-no more than 45 hours & no less than 15 hours per week
