MD Jurisprudence Exam 2025 update |comprehensive questions and
verified answers (complete solutions) ASSURED SUCCESS|GRADE A+!!
"Doctoral degree in psychology" criteria - correct answer (i) A degree received from a program
that at the time the degree was awarded:
1. Is accredited by the American Psychological Association or the Canadian Psychological
Association; or
2. Is listed in the designated doctoral programs in psychology published by the Council for the
National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology; or
(ii) A doctoral degree in psychology that the Council for the National Register of Health Service
Providers in Psychology determines meets its criteria for a doctoral degree in psychology, if the
degree was received from a doctoral program in psychology that:
1. Is located outside the United States and Canada;
2. Is currently accredited or designated in accordance with item (i) of this paragraph, but was
not accredited or designated at the time the degree was awarded;
3. Was completed prior to 1981 for United States programs;
4. Was completed prior to 1988 for Canadian programs; or
5. Is no longer in existence.
"Practice psychology" means to provide any person... - correct answer (i) Any service for
compensation involving the application of psychological principles, psychological methods, or
psychological procedures for understanding, predicting, or influencing behavior, including the
principles that relate to learning, perception, motivation, emotions, organizational
relationships, and interpersonal relationships;
(ii) Any service for compensation involving the application of psychological methods or
psychological procedures for interviewing, counseling, psychotherapy, behavior modification,
or hypnosis; or
(iii) Any service for compensation involving the application of psychological methods or
psychological procedures for constructing, administering, or interpreting tests of mental
abilities, neuropsychological functioning, aptitudes, interests, attitudes, personality
characteristics, emotions, or motivations.
"Practice psychology" includes... - correct answer (i) The application of psychological principles
and psychological methods in the diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and amelioration of
psychological problems, emotional conditions, or mental conditions of individuals or groups;
,(ii) 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; and(iii) The use of biofeedback instruments
that do not pierce or cut the skin to measure physical and mental functioning.
The Board consists of __ members - correct answer 9
How are psychologist members appointed to the Board? - correct answer The Governor shall
appoint the psychologist members, with the advice of the Secretary and the advice and consent
of the Senate, from a list of names submitted to the Secretary by the Maryland Psychological
Association.
How does the MD Psych Association come up with nominees for the Board? - correct answer
Conduct a balloting process where every licensed psychologist is eligible to vote to select the
names of the licensed psychologists that will be submitted to the Governor.
3 requirements of psychologist members of the Board - correct answer (1) A licensed
psychologist who has practiced, taught, or engaged in research in psychology for at least 5
years;
(2) A citizen of the United States; and
(3) A resident of this State
6 requirements of consumer members of the board - correct answer (1) Shall be a member of
the general public;
(2) May not be or ever have been a psychologist or psychology associate or in training to
become a psychologist or psychology associate;
(3) May not have a household member who is a psychologist or psychology associate or in
training to become a psychologist or psychology associate;
(4) May not participate or ever have participated in a commercial or professional field related
to psychology;
(5) May not have a household member who participates in a commercial or professional field
related to psychology; and
(6) May not have had within 2 years before appointment a substantial financial interest in a
person regulated by the Board.
Length of term membership of Board - correct answer 4 years + until successor is appointed
(ideally within 60 days)
How many consecutive full terms can a Board member serve - correct answer No more than 2
,The Board should provide licensee or registrant notice about complaints within ___ days
unless... - correct answer 1. 120 days
2. Makes determination that disclosure would prejudice investigation or
3. disposes of complaint within 120 days of receipt of complaint
A registered psych associate may practice psychology in MD if...(3 things) - correct answer (1)
The registered psychology associate is supervised by a licensed psychologist in accordance with
regulations adopted by the Board;
(2) The supervising licensed psychologist is jointly responsible for the provision of psychological
services by the registered psychology associate; and
(3) The registered psychology associate does not use any title other than "registered psychology
associate".
Psych license is not required for practicing psychology in these 4 cases - correct answer (1) The
activities and services of and the use of an official title by an individual employed by any agency
of the federal government, this State, or any political subdivision of this State, or a chartered
educational institution while performing the duties of that employment;
(2) The education-related services described in regulations adopted by the State Department of
Education that are performed by a certified school psychologist:
(i) While performing the duties of employment of the certified school psychologist; or
(ii) While conducting staff development and training workshops for compensation;
(3) The activities and services of a student, intern, resident or fellow while pursuing a
supervised course of study in psychology that the Board approves as qualifying training and
experience under this title; and
(4) The activities and services of an individual licensed or certified as a psychologist in any state
who recently has become a resident of this State and has an application for a license approved
by the Board, provided that the individual passes the first scheduled examination for which the
applicant is eligible.
What are the qualifications for psych license application? - correct answer 1. good moral
character
2. at least 18 years old
3. Reside/practice or intend to reside/practice in MD (unless it is in interest of citizens or
government of MD)
4. Criminal history record search
, 5. Have doctoral degree in psychology
6. Have at least 2 years professional, supervised experience approved by Board
What are the qualifications for psych associate application? - correct answer 1. good moral
character
2. at least 18 years old
3. Reside/practice or intend to reside/practice in MD (unless it is in interest of citizens or
government of MD)
4. Criminal history record search
5. masters degree in clinical psych, counseling psych, school psych, education with psych or cslg
specialty or be doctoral candidate in clinical, counseling, school, or educational psych (3 years
of grad school + passed prelims) or doctoral degree in psych or education
What exams are required for psych licensure? - correct answer EPPP and state jurisprudence
exam
What exam is required for psych associate licensure? - correct answer state jurisprudence exam
(unless approved before Oct 2014)
How does state reciprocity work? - correct answer Board can waive exam requirement for
anyone licensed in another state if (1) the applicant paid the fee and (2) the applicant meets
the other qualifications, and (3) became licensed in state that has substantially equivalent
requirements
If you have criminal history when applying for licensure, the Board considers what 6 factors for
determining whether you should get license - correct answer (i) The age at which the crime was
committed;
(ii) The circumstances surrounding the crime;
(iii) The length of time that has passed since the crime;
(iv) Subsequent work history;
(v) Employment and character references; and
(vi) Other evidence that demonstrates whether the applicant poses a threat to the public health
or safety.
Licensees should notify the Board in writing of any change in address or email address within
____ - correct answer 30 days
How often do licensed psychs ned to submit criminal history check? - correct answer Every 6
years
verified answers (complete solutions) ASSURED SUCCESS|GRADE A+!!
"Doctoral degree in psychology" criteria - correct answer (i) A degree received from a program
that at the time the degree was awarded:
1. Is accredited by the American Psychological Association or the Canadian Psychological
Association; or
2. Is listed in the designated doctoral programs in psychology published by the Council for the
National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology; or
(ii) A doctoral degree in psychology that the Council for the National Register of Health Service
Providers in Psychology determines meets its criteria for a doctoral degree in psychology, if the
degree was received from a doctoral program in psychology that:
1. Is located outside the United States and Canada;
2. Is currently accredited or designated in accordance with item (i) of this paragraph, but was
not accredited or designated at the time the degree was awarded;
3. Was completed prior to 1981 for United States programs;
4. Was completed prior to 1988 for Canadian programs; or
5. Is no longer in existence.
"Practice psychology" means to provide any person... - correct answer (i) Any service for
compensation involving the application of psychological principles, psychological methods, or
psychological procedures for understanding, predicting, or influencing behavior, including the
principles that relate to learning, perception, motivation, emotions, organizational
relationships, and interpersonal relationships;
(ii) Any service for compensation involving the application of psychological methods or
psychological procedures for interviewing, counseling, psychotherapy, behavior modification,
or hypnosis; or
(iii) Any service for compensation involving the application of psychological methods or
psychological procedures for constructing, administering, or interpreting tests of mental
abilities, neuropsychological functioning, aptitudes, interests, attitudes, personality
characteristics, emotions, or motivations.
"Practice psychology" includes... - correct answer (i) The application of psychological principles
and psychological methods in the diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and amelioration of
psychological problems, emotional conditions, or mental conditions of individuals or groups;
,(ii) 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; and(iii) The use of biofeedback instruments
that do not pierce or cut the skin to measure physical and mental functioning.
The Board consists of __ members - correct answer 9
How are psychologist members appointed to the Board? - correct answer The Governor shall
appoint the psychologist members, with the advice of the Secretary and the advice and consent
of the Senate, from a list of names submitted to the Secretary by the Maryland Psychological
Association.
How does the MD Psych Association come up with nominees for the Board? - correct answer
Conduct a balloting process where every licensed psychologist is eligible to vote to select the
names of the licensed psychologists that will be submitted to the Governor.
3 requirements of psychologist members of the Board - correct answer (1) A licensed
psychologist who has practiced, taught, or engaged in research in psychology for at least 5
years;
(2) A citizen of the United States; and
(3) A resident of this State
6 requirements of consumer members of the board - correct answer (1) Shall be a member of
the general public;
(2) May not be or ever have been a psychologist or psychology associate or in training to
become a psychologist or psychology associate;
(3) May not have a household member who is a psychologist or psychology associate or in
training to become a psychologist or psychology associate;
(4) May not participate or ever have participated in a commercial or professional field related
to psychology;
(5) May not have a household member who participates in a commercial or professional field
related to psychology; and
(6) May not have had within 2 years before appointment a substantial financial interest in a
person regulated by the Board.
Length of term membership of Board - correct answer 4 years + until successor is appointed
(ideally within 60 days)
How many consecutive full terms can a Board member serve - correct answer No more than 2
,The Board should provide licensee or registrant notice about complaints within ___ days
unless... - correct answer 1. 120 days
2. Makes determination that disclosure would prejudice investigation or
3. disposes of complaint within 120 days of receipt of complaint
A registered psych associate may practice psychology in MD if...(3 things) - correct answer (1)
The registered psychology associate is supervised by a licensed psychologist in accordance with
regulations adopted by the Board;
(2) The supervising licensed psychologist is jointly responsible for the provision of psychological
services by the registered psychology associate; and
(3) The registered psychology associate does not use any title other than "registered psychology
associate".
Psych license is not required for practicing psychology in these 4 cases - correct answer (1) The
activities and services of and the use of an official title by an individual employed by any agency
of the federal government, this State, or any political subdivision of this State, or a chartered
educational institution while performing the duties of that employment;
(2) The education-related services described in regulations adopted by the State Department of
Education that are performed by a certified school psychologist:
(i) While performing the duties of employment of the certified school psychologist; or
(ii) While conducting staff development and training workshops for compensation;
(3) The activities and services of a student, intern, resident or fellow while pursuing a
supervised course of study in psychology that the Board approves as qualifying training and
experience under this title; and
(4) The activities and services of an individual licensed or certified as a psychologist in any state
who recently has become a resident of this State and has an application for a license approved
by the Board, provided that the individual passes the first scheduled examination for which the
applicant is eligible.
What are the qualifications for psych license application? - correct answer 1. good moral
character
2. at least 18 years old
3. Reside/practice or intend to reside/practice in MD (unless it is in interest of citizens or
government of MD)
4. Criminal history record search
, 5. Have doctoral degree in psychology
6. Have at least 2 years professional, supervised experience approved by Board
What are the qualifications for psych associate application? - correct answer 1. good moral
character
2. at least 18 years old
3. Reside/practice or intend to reside/practice in MD (unless it is in interest of citizens or
government of MD)
4. Criminal history record search
5. masters degree in clinical psych, counseling psych, school psych, education with psych or cslg
specialty or be doctoral candidate in clinical, counseling, school, or educational psych (3 years
of grad school + passed prelims) or doctoral degree in psych or education
What exams are required for psych licensure? - correct answer EPPP and state jurisprudence
exam
What exam is required for psych associate licensure? - correct answer state jurisprudence exam
(unless approved before Oct 2014)
How does state reciprocity work? - correct answer Board can waive exam requirement for
anyone licensed in another state if (1) the applicant paid the fee and (2) the applicant meets
the other qualifications, and (3) became licensed in state that has substantially equivalent
requirements
If you have criminal history when applying for licensure, the Board considers what 6 factors for
determining whether you should get license - correct answer (i) The age at which the crime was
committed;
(ii) The circumstances surrounding the crime;
(iii) The length of time that has passed since the crime;
(iv) Subsequent work history;
(v) Employment and character references; and
(vi) Other evidence that demonstrates whether the applicant poses a threat to the public health
or safety.
Licensees should notify the Board in writing of any change in address or email address within
____ - correct answer 30 days
How often do licensed psychs ned to submit criminal history check? - correct answer Every 6
years
