KME's EPPP NC Psychology Exam
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What is the purpose of the NC psychology practice act? - CORRECT ANSWER - To
protect the public from the practice of psychology by unqualified persons or from unprofessional
conduct
Who can use the term psychologist? - CORRECT ANSWER - Anyone who is licensed by
the Board, (Licensed Psychologists, Provisional Licensed Psychologists, and Licensed
Psychological Associates), may refer to him/herself as a psychologist. Applicants before the
Board may also do so. In addition, individuals who hold graduate degrees in psychology and are
exempt from licensure, such as university professors teaching psychology, researchers in
psychology, industrial/organizational psychologists, and school psychologists employed by
boards of education, among others, can properly use the title, "psychologist."
How is the practice of psychology defined? - CORRECT ANSWER - The observation,
description, evaluation, interpretation, or modification of human behavior by the application of
psychological principles, methods, and procedures for the purpose of preventing or eliminating
symptomatic, maladaptive, or undesired behavior or of enhancing interpersonal relationships,
work and life adjustment, personal effectiveness, behavioral health, or mental health.
If you are not paid for your services, are you still practicing psychology? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Yes, it does not matter if payment is received for services.
Who is exempt from licensure? - CORRECT ANSWER - Those teaching psychology,
conducting research, expert testimony, or providing services or consultation given that the client
or group is not the intended beneficiary of the services (rather, a student is the intended
beneficiary)
Are school psychologists subject to the practice act? - CORRECT ANSWER - No, not if
they are certified by the state board of education as school psychologists and are employees.
, If they are also a licensed psychologist, they must follow this practice act. If they are a licensed
psychological associate, they must follow this practice act except they do not have to receive
supervision.
Can a psychologist licensed in another state practice here? - CORRECT ANSWER - For
up to five days each calendar year. Must meet supervision requirements, notify the board.
Also, the board can issue a temporary license for up to 30 days.
What happens if your license is suspended or revoked? - CORRECT ANSWER - You
must terminate the practice of psychology.
When might an applicant have to stop practicing? - CORRECT ANSWER - If they fail the
exam twice, are denied a license, or if they discontinue the application process. Also, if they do
not apply within 30 days of starting practice.
If you want to practice psychology in NC, when must you apply for a license? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Within 30 days of starting to practice. If you don't do so, you must terminate
practice until you are licensed.
What happens if you fail the licensure exam? - CORRECT ANSWER - You can continue
practicing unless you fail it again. Then you must reapply and receive a license before you can
practice again.
Do applicants for licensure need to be supervised? - CORRECT ANSWER - Yes. You
must be supervised if you have not yet applied (before the 30 days), and once you have applied,
until you have passed the exams, received notice that you passed, and received a permanent
license.
How much supervision is required for applicants to become permanently licensed? - CORRECT
ANSWER - two-years by a licensed psychologist with a health services provider
certificate. One year must be post-doctoral, and one can be pre-doctoral.
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What is the purpose of the NC psychology practice act? - CORRECT ANSWER - To
protect the public from the practice of psychology by unqualified persons or from unprofessional
conduct
Who can use the term psychologist? - CORRECT ANSWER - Anyone who is licensed by
the Board, (Licensed Psychologists, Provisional Licensed Psychologists, and Licensed
Psychological Associates), may refer to him/herself as a psychologist. Applicants before the
Board may also do so. In addition, individuals who hold graduate degrees in psychology and are
exempt from licensure, such as university professors teaching psychology, researchers in
psychology, industrial/organizational psychologists, and school psychologists employed by
boards of education, among others, can properly use the title, "psychologist."
How is the practice of psychology defined? - CORRECT ANSWER - The observation,
description, evaluation, interpretation, or modification of human behavior by the application of
psychological principles, methods, and procedures for the purpose of preventing or eliminating
symptomatic, maladaptive, or undesired behavior or of enhancing interpersonal relationships,
work and life adjustment, personal effectiveness, behavioral health, or mental health.
If you are not paid for your services, are you still practicing psychology? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Yes, it does not matter if payment is received for services.
Who is exempt from licensure? - CORRECT ANSWER - Those teaching psychology,
conducting research, expert testimony, or providing services or consultation given that the client
or group is not the intended beneficiary of the services (rather, a student is the intended
beneficiary)
Are school psychologists subject to the practice act? - CORRECT ANSWER - No, not if
they are certified by the state board of education as school psychologists and are employees.
, If they are also a licensed psychologist, they must follow this practice act. If they are a licensed
psychological associate, they must follow this practice act except they do not have to receive
supervision.
Can a psychologist licensed in another state practice here? - CORRECT ANSWER - For
up to five days each calendar year. Must meet supervision requirements, notify the board.
Also, the board can issue a temporary license for up to 30 days.
What happens if your license is suspended or revoked? - CORRECT ANSWER - You
must terminate the practice of psychology.
When might an applicant have to stop practicing? - CORRECT ANSWER - If they fail the
exam twice, are denied a license, or if they discontinue the application process. Also, if they do
not apply within 30 days of starting practice.
If you want to practice psychology in NC, when must you apply for a license? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Within 30 days of starting to practice. If you don't do so, you must terminate
practice until you are licensed.
What happens if you fail the licensure exam? - CORRECT ANSWER - You can continue
practicing unless you fail it again. Then you must reapply and receive a license before you can
practice again.
Do applicants for licensure need to be supervised? - CORRECT ANSWER - Yes. You
must be supervised if you have not yet applied (before the 30 days), and once you have applied,
until you have passed the exams, received notice that you passed, and received a permanent
license.
How much supervision is required for applicants to become permanently licensed? - CORRECT
ANSWER - two-years by a licensed psychologist with a health services provider
certificate. One year must be post-doctoral, and one can be pre-doctoral.
