MARYLAND PSYCHOLOGY
JURISPRUDENCE EXAM – QUESTIONS
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Section 1: Laws, Rules, and Governing Bodies
1. What is the primary purpose of the Maryland Board of Examiners of
Psychologists?
• A) To advocate for higher reimbursement rates for psychologists.
• B) To license qualified applicants and enforce the Maryland Psychologist
Act to protect the public.
• C) To provide continuing education workshops for its members.
• D) To conduct psychological research for the state.
2. According to Maryland law, which of the following activities requires a
license to practice psychology?
• A) Using the title "Psychologist" or any derivative.
• B) Providing peer counseling within a non-profit organization.
• C) Teaching psychology at a university.
• D) Conducting psychological research without providing direct client
services.
3. A psychologist licensed in Maryland must notify the Board of a change of
address within:
• A) 30 days
• B) 60 days
• C) 10 days
, • D) 6 months
4. Under what circumstances can a psychologist's license be suspended or
revoked by the Board?
• A) Conviction of a felony or a crime of moral turpitude.
• B) Unprofessional conduct, including gross negligence.
• C) Fraud or deceit in obtaining a license.
• D) All of the above.
Section 2: Ethical Practice and Professional Conduct
5. According to the APA Ethics Code, what is the primary standard for
resolving ethical dilemmas?
• A) The psychologist's personal values.
• B) The client's explicit requests.
• C) The requirement to take reasonable steps to resolve the conflict in a
responsible manner, often consulting the Ethics Code, laws, and colleagues.
• D) The policies of the psychologist's workplace.
6. A new client reveals information that necessitates a Tarasoff-type duty to
protect. The psychologist's FIRST ethical and legal step should be to:
• A) Immediately hospitalize the client.
• B) Terminate therapy to avoid liability.
• C) Conduct a thorough assessment of the seriousness of the threat, including
identifiable victim(s), means, and intent.
• D) Contact the police before speaking further with the client.
7. A psychologist is providing couples therapy. One partner asks for the
therapist's records of the sessions. The psychologist should:
• A) Provide the records immediately as the client has a right to them.
• B) Refuse to provide any records, as couples therapy is confidential.
JURISPRUDENCE EXAM – QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS ||
100% GUARANTEED PASS <RECENT
VERSION>
Section 1: Laws, Rules, and Governing Bodies
1. What is the primary purpose of the Maryland Board of Examiners of
Psychologists?
• A) To advocate for higher reimbursement rates for psychologists.
• B) To license qualified applicants and enforce the Maryland Psychologist
Act to protect the public.
• C) To provide continuing education workshops for its members.
• D) To conduct psychological research for the state.
2. According to Maryland law, which of the following activities requires a
license to practice psychology?
• A) Using the title "Psychologist" or any derivative.
• B) Providing peer counseling within a non-profit organization.
• C) Teaching psychology at a university.
• D) Conducting psychological research without providing direct client
services.
3. A psychologist licensed in Maryland must notify the Board of a change of
address within:
• A) 30 days
• B) 60 days
• C) 10 days
, • D) 6 months
4. Under what circumstances can a psychologist's license be suspended or
revoked by the Board?
• A) Conviction of a felony or a crime of moral turpitude.
• B) Unprofessional conduct, including gross negligence.
• C) Fraud or deceit in obtaining a license.
• D) All of the above.
Section 2: Ethical Practice and Professional Conduct
5. According to the APA Ethics Code, what is the primary standard for
resolving ethical dilemmas?
• A) The psychologist's personal values.
• B) The client's explicit requests.
• C) The requirement to take reasonable steps to resolve the conflict in a
responsible manner, often consulting the Ethics Code, laws, and colleagues.
• D) The policies of the psychologist's workplace.
6. A new client reveals information that necessitates a Tarasoff-type duty to
protect. The psychologist's FIRST ethical and legal step should be to:
• A) Immediately hospitalize the client.
• B) Terminate therapy to avoid liability.
• C) Conduct a thorough assessment of the seriousness of the threat, including
identifiable victim(s), means, and intent.
• D) Contact the police before speaking further with the client.
7. A psychologist is providing couples therapy. One partner asks for the
therapist's records of the sessions. The psychologist should:
• A) Provide the records immediately as the client has a right to them.
• B) Refuse to provide any records, as couples therapy is confidential.
