FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY LAWS AND RULES EXAM
200 Questions - Multiple Choice with Answer Key & Explanations
Based on Florida Statutes Chapter 490 and Florida Administrative Code 64B19
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**Question 1:** Which Florida statute governs the practice of psychology?
A) Chapter 456
B) Chapter 490
C) Chapter 491
D) Chapter 493
**Answer: B**
**Explanation:** Florida Statutes Chapter 490 specifically governs the practice of
psychology, while Chapter 456 contains general provisions for health professions.
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**Question 2:** What is the name of the Florida board that regulates psychologists?
A) Board of Psychology
B) Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling
C) Board of Medicine
D) Board of Behavioral Sciences
**Answer: A**
**Explanation:** The Board of Psychology, established under Chapter 490, regulates
psychologists in Florida.
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**Question 3:** How many members serve on the Florida Board of Psychology?
A) 5
B) 7
C) 9
D) 11
**Answer: B**
**Explanation:** The Board consists of 7 members: 5 licensed psychologists and 2
consumer members.
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**Question 4:** What is the term length for Board of Psychology members?
A) 2 years
B) 3 years
C) 4 years
D) 5 years
**Answer: C**
**Explanation:** Board members serve 4-year terms as per Florida law.
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,**Question 5:** What is the minimum educational requirement for licensure as a
psychologist in Florida?
A) Master's degree in psychology
B) Specialist degree in psychology
C) Doctorate in psychology
D) Medical degree with psychiatry residency
**Answer: C**
**Explanation:** Florida requires a doctoral degree in psychology from an accredited
institution.
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**Question 6:** From which accrediting body must the doctoral program be accredited?
A) APA only
B) APA or CPA
C) Any regional accrediting body
D) Either APA, CPA, or regionally accredited program meeting specific criteria
**Answer: D**
**Explanation:** The program must be APA or CPA accredited, OR regionally accredited
and meet specific curriculum requirements outlined in FAC 64B19-5.005.
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**Question 7:** How many supervised postdoctoral hours are required for licensure in
Florida?
, A) 1,000 hours
B) 1,500 hours
C) 2,000 hours
D) 4,000 hours
**Answer: C**
**Explanation:** Florida requires 2,000 hours of supervised postdoctoral experience.
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**Question 8:** Over what minimum time period must the postdoctoral supervision be
completed?
A) 6 months
B) 1 year
C) 18 months
D) 2 years
**Answer: B**
**Explanation:** The 2,000 hours must be completed over a minimum of 1 year.
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**Question 9:** What is the maximum number of supervision hours that can be counted
per week during postdoctoral training?
A) 20 hours
B) 30 hours
C) 40 hours
200 Questions - Multiple Choice with Answer Key & Explanations
Based on Florida Statutes Chapter 490 and Florida Administrative Code 64B19
---
**Question 1:** Which Florida statute governs the practice of psychology?
A) Chapter 456
B) Chapter 490
C) Chapter 491
D) Chapter 493
**Answer: B**
**Explanation:** Florida Statutes Chapter 490 specifically governs the practice of
psychology, while Chapter 456 contains general provisions for health professions.
---
**Question 2:** What is the name of the Florida board that regulates psychologists?
A) Board of Psychology
B) Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling
C) Board of Medicine
D) Board of Behavioral Sciences
**Answer: A**
**Explanation:** The Board of Psychology, established under Chapter 490, regulates
psychologists in Florida.
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**Question 3:** How many members serve on the Florida Board of Psychology?
A) 5
B) 7
C) 9
D) 11
**Answer: B**
**Explanation:** The Board consists of 7 members: 5 licensed psychologists and 2
consumer members.
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**Question 4:** What is the term length for Board of Psychology members?
A) 2 years
B) 3 years
C) 4 years
D) 5 years
**Answer: C**
**Explanation:** Board members serve 4-year terms as per Florida law.
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,**Question 5:** What is the minimum educational requirement for licensure as a
psychologist in Florida?
A) Master's degree in psychology
B) Specialist degree in psychology
C) Doctorate in psychology
D) Medical degree with psychiatry residency
**Answer: C**
**Explanation:** Florida requires a doctoral degree in psychology from an accredited
institution.
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**Question 6:** From which accrediting body must the doctoral program be accredited?
A) APA only
B) APA or CPA
C) Any regional accrediting body
D) Either APA, CPA, or regionally accredited program meeting specific criteria
**Answer: D**
**Explanation:** The program must be APA or CPA accredited, OR regionally accredited
and meet specific curriculum requirements outlined in FAC 64B19-5.005.
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**Question 7:** How many supervised postdoctoral hours are required for licensure in
Florida?
, A) 1,000 hours
B) 1,500 hours
C) 2,000 hours
D) 4,000 hours
**Answer: C**
**Explanation:** Florida requires 2,000 hours of supervised postdoctoral experience.
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**Question 8:** Over what minimum time period must the postdoctoral supervision be
completed?
A) 6 months
B) 1 year
C) 18 months
D) 2 years
**Answer: B**
**Explanation:** The 2,000 hours must be completed over a minimum of 1 year.
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**Question 9:** What is the maximum number of supervision hours that can be counted
per week during postdoctoral training?
A) 20 hours
B) 30 hours
C) 40 hours
