FLORIDA LAWS AND RULES FOR
PSYCHOLOGISTS PRACTICE EXAM 1
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2025
1. What is the minimum required doctoral degree to be licensed as a
psychologist in Florida?
A. Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
B. Doctor of Social Work (D.S.W.)
C. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in psychology
D. Doctor of Theology (Th.D.)
Florida law requires applicants to hold a doctoral degree in
psychology from an accredited program (e.g., Ph.D. or Psy.D.).
2. How many hours of continuing education are required every biennium
for Florida psychologists?
, A. 10
B. 20
C. 30
D. 40
Psychologists must complete 40 hours of continuing education every
two years.
3. How many hours of continuing education must be in ethics and Florida
laws and rules?
A. 1
B. 3
C. 5
D. 10
A minimum of 3 hours must focus on ethics and Florida laws and
rules.
4. A psychologist must report disciplinary actions taken by another state
within how many days?
A. 30
B. 45
C. 60
D. 90
Licensees are required to report actions by other jurisdictions within
60 days to the Florida Board.
, 5. Which Florida statute governs the practice of psychology?
A. Chapter 395
B. Chapter 490
C. Chapter 456
D. Chapter 64B
Chapter 490 of the Florida Statutes specifically regulates the practice
of psychology.
6. The purpose of Chapter 490 is to:
A. Promote psychology as a business
B. Set standards for mental health treatment
C. Protect the public from incompetent practice
D. Oversee managed care practices
The primary goal is public protection from incompetent, unqualified
practitioners.
7. How many members make up the Florida Board of Psychology?
A. 5
B. 7
C. 9
D. 10
The Board consists of 7 members: 5 psychologists and 2 laypersons.
8. Who appoints members to the Florida Board of Psychology?
A. The Florida Senate
B. The Board itself
PSYCHOLOGISTS PRACTICE EXAM 1
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2025
1. What is the minimum required doctoral degree to be licensed as a
psychologist in Florida?
A. Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
B. Doctor of Social Work (D.S.W.)
C. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in psychology
D. Doctor of Theology (Th.D.)
Florida law requires applicants to hold a doctoral degree in
psychology from an accredited program (e.g., Ph.D. or Psy.D.).
2. How many hours of continuing education are required every biennium
for Florida psychologists?
, A. 10
B. 20
C. 30
D. 40
Psychologists must complete 40 hours of continuing education every
two years.
3. How many hours of continuing education must be in ethics and Florida
laws and rules?
A. 1
B. 3
C. 5
D. 10
A minimum of 3 hours must focus on ethics and Florida laws and
rules.
4. A psychologist must report disciplinary actions taken by another state
within how many days?
A. 30
B. 45
C. 60
D. 90
Licensees are required to report actions by other jurisdictions within
60 days to the Florida Board.
, 5. Which Florida statute governs the practice of psychology?
A. Chapter 395
B. Chapter 490
C. Chapter 456
D. Chapter 64B
Chapter 490 of the Florida Statutes specifically regulates the practice
of psychology.
6. The purpose of Chapter 490 is to:
A. Promote psychology as a business
B. Set standards for mental health treatment
C. Protect the public from incompetent practice
D. Oversee managed care practices
The primary goal is public protection from incompetent, unqualified
practitioners.
7. How many members make up the Florida Board of Psychology?
A. 5
B. 7
C. 9
D. 10
The Board consists of 7 members: 5 psychologists and 2 laypersons.
8. Who appoints members to the Florida Board of Psychology?
A. The Florida Senate
B. The Board itself
