Pennsylvania Psychology Law Exam | Questions and
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Answers| Latest 2026/ 2027 Update |100 out of 100
(Grade A)
Child Abuse - 100 correct answer as-recent 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 - 100 correct answer as-
provides 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 - 100
correct answer as-14 years of age or older
Professional Relationship - 100 correct answer as-
beginning with the first professional contact or consultation
between a psychologist and a client/patient and continuing
through the date of the last professional service.
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if contact is on an intermittent basis, the relationship shall
be deemed to state anew on each date seen.
Recent Acts or Omissions - 100 correct answer as-
acts or omissions within 2 years of the date of the report to
the Dept of Public Welfare or county agency.
Serious Mental Injury - 100 correct answer as-
psychological 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agitated, depressed, socially withdrawn, psychotic, or in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 - 100 correct answer as-
injury that causes a child severe pain or significantly
impairs a child's physical functioning (temporarily or
permanently).
Licensee's Change of Address/Name - 100 correct
answer as-the change shall be reported to the board in
writing within 10 days
, Recognized Professions - 100 correct answer as-
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these 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 - 100 correct answer as-the
board's licensing and regulatory authority extends to
psychology practices that provide services to
clients/patients with substance abuse problems.
License Exam Application - 100 correct answer as-
application 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
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License Expiration Date - 100 correct answer as-
November 30th of each odd numbered year
License Renewal Date - 100 correct answer as-
renewable for 2 year period
December 1st of each odd numbered year
License Duplication - 100 correct answer as-issued
after submission of a notarized statement that the original
was lost or destroyed & duplicate will be returned if
original is recovered
Application Fee - 100 correct answer as-original 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 - 100 correct answer as-in 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
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Answers| Latest 2026/ 2027 Update |100 out of 100
(Grade A)
Child Abuse - 100 correct answer as-recent 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 - 100 correct answer as-
provides 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 - 100
correct answer as-14 years of age or older
Professional Relationship - 100 correct answer as-
beginning with the first professional contact or consultation
between a psychologist and a client/patient and continuing
through the date of the last professional service.
,2
if contact is on an intermittent basis, the relationship shall
be deemed to state anew on each date seen.
Recent Acts or Omissions - 100 correct answer as-
acts or omissions within 2 years of the date of the report to
the Dept of Public Welfare or county agency.
Serious Mental Injury - 100 correct answer as-
psychological 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 - 100 correct answer as-
injury that causes a child severe pain or significantly
impairs a child's physical functioning (temporarily or
permanently).
Licensee's Change of Address/Name - 100 correct
answer as-the change shall be reported to the board in
writing within 10 days
, Recognized Professions - 100 correct answer as-
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these 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 - 100 correct answer as-the
board's licensing and regulatory authority extends to
psychology practices that provide services to
clients/patients with substance abuse problems.
License Exam Application - 100 correct answer as-
application 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
, 4
License Expiration Date - 100 correct answer as-
November 30th of each odd numbered year
License Renewal Date - 100 correct answer as-
renewable for 2 year period
December 1st of each odd numbered year
License Duplication - 100 correct answer as-issued
after submission of a notarized statement that the original
was lost or destroyed & duplicate will be returned if
original is recovered
Application Fee - 100 correct answer as-original 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 - 100 correct answer as-in 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
