Pennsylvania Psychology Law Actual Exam
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1. What is the purpose of the Professional Psychologists Practice Act? -
ANSWER -Protect the public safety and welfare
-Regulate and control in the public interest
-Protect the public from unprofessional, improper, unauthorized and unqualified
practice of psychology
-Protect the public from unprofessional conduct by persons licensed to practice
psychology
2. Practice of Psychology - ANSWER -Counseling and the use of
psychological methods with persons or groups with adjustment problems in
the areas of work, family, school, and personal relationships
-Measuring and testing of personality, intelligence, aptitudes, and emotions
-Offering services as a psychological consultant.
3. How long must people be residents of PA before serving on the Board? -
ANSWER 3 years
4. How long are the terms of service for Board members? - ANSWER 4 years
or until a successor has been appointed. Not longer than 4 years, 6 months. If
replacing a board member, serve for the remainder of that member's term. 2
term limit.
,5. How many Board members are needed for a quorum? - ANSWER A
majority. Must be physically present to participate in Board business, unless
suspended.
6. Who are the Board officers? - ANSWER Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary -
all elected by the Board annually. Secretary does not need to be a Board
member.
7. What is the per diem for Board members participating in Board business? -
ANSWER $60 plus amount of reasonable traveling, hotel and other
necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties in accordance
with Commonwealth regulations.
8. Number of consecutive meetings missed for a Board Member to forfeit seat -
ANSWER 3 - unless the Commissioner of Professional and Occupational
Affairs, upon written request from the member, finds that the member
should be excused from a meeting because of illness or the death of a family
member.
9. Number of mandated trainings a public member must miss to forfeit seat -
ANSWER 2 - unless the Commissioner of Professional and Occupational
Affairs, upon written request from the public member, finds that the public
member should be excused from a meeting because of illness or the death of
a family member.
10.Number of annual Board meetings - ANSWER 6, with additional meetings
as needed
11.Powers of the Board - ANSWER (1) To pass upon the qualifications and
fitness of applicants for licenses and reciprocal licenses
,(2) To adopt and revise rules and regulations requiring applicants to pass
examinations relating to their qualifications as a prerequisite to the issuance of
license.
(3) To adopt and, from time to time, revise such rules and regulations and
policies not inconsistent with the law as may be necessary to carry into effect
the provisions of this act. Such rules and regulations shall include, but not be
limited to, standards for professional practice and a code of ethics for
psychologists in the State.
(4) To examine for, deny, approve, issue, revoke, suspend, restrict, limit and
renew the licenses of psychologist applicants pursuant to this act and to conduct
hearings in connection therewith.
(5) To conduct hearings upon complaints concerning violations of the
provisions of and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this act and
cause the prosecution, impose civil penalties and enjoin any such violations.
(6) To employ, with the approval of the Commissioner of Professional and
Occupational Affairs, a professional credentials evaluator to review
applications.
(7) To waive examination and grant a license in cases deemed exceptional by
the board and in accordance with board regulations.
12.Conditions under which fees, fines, and penalties may be raised - ANSWER
-If the revenues raised are not sufficient to meet expenditures over a two-
year period
-If the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs determines that the fees
established by the board are inadequate to meet the minimum enforcement
efforts required by this act
13.Where do the fines, fees, and penalties go? - ANSWER Professional
Licensure Augmentation Account
, 14.For what can the Board charge fees? - ANSWER Examinations,
registrations, renewals, certifications, licensures or applications
15.How often and to what entity must the Board submit a financial report? -
ANSWER Annually to the Department of State
16.What must be included in the Board's financial reports? - ANSWER
Estimate of the financial requirements of the board for its administrative,
investigative, legal and miscellaneous expenses
17.When and to whom is the budget submitted for the Board? - ANSWER
Annually to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees, fifteen days
after the Governor has submitted his budget to the General Assembly (copy
of the one sent to the Department of State)
18.How often and to what entities must the Board report on its activities? -
ANSWER Annually to the Professional Licensure Committee of the House
of Representatives and to the Consumer Protection and Professional
Licensure Committee of the Senate
19.What do the Board's report of activities contain? - ANSWER A description
of the types of complaints received, status of cases, board action which has
been taken and the length of time from the initial complaint to final board
resolution.
20.Qualifications for licensure - ANSWER (1) is of acceptable moral character
(2) is either
(i) a graduate of an accredited college or university holding a degree
of Doctor of Philosophy in psychology, Doctor of Psychology, or
Doctor of Education in psychology
Study Guide (Questions and Correct Answers) |
Latest Version
1. What is the purpose of the Professional Psychologists Practice Act? -
ANSWER -Protect the public safety and welfare
-Regulate and control in the public interest
-Protect the public from unprofessional, improper, unauthorized and unqualified
practice of psychology
-Protect the public from unprofessional conduct by persons licensed to practice
psychology
2. Practice of Psychology - ANSWER -Counseling and the use of
psychological methods with persons or groups with adjustment problems in
the areas of work, family, school, and personal relationships
-Measuring and testing of personality, intelligence, aptitudes, and emotions
-Offering services as a psychological consultant.
3. How long must people be residents of PA before serving on the Board? -
ANSWER 3 years
4. How long are the terms of service for Board members? - ANSWER 4 years
or until a successor has been appointed. Not longer than 4 years, 6 months. If
replacing a board member, serve for the remainder of that member's term. 2
term limit.
,5. How many Board members are needed for a quorum? - ANSWER A
majority. Must be physically present to participate in Board business, unless
suspended.
6. Who are the Board officers? - ANSWER Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary -
all elected by the Board annually. Secretary does not need to be a Board
member.
7. What is the per diem for Board members participating in Board business? -
ANSWER $60 plus amount of reasonable traveling, hotel and other
necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties in accordance
with Commonwealth regulations.
8. Number of consecutive meetings missed for a Board Member to forfeit seat -
ANSWER 3 - unless the Commissioner of Professional and Occupational
Affairs, upon written request from the member, finds that the member
should be excused from a meeting because of illness or the death of a family
member.
9. Number of mandated trainings a public member must miss to forfeit seat -
ANSWER 2 - unless the Commissioner of Professional and Occupational
Affairs, upon written request from the public member, finds that the public
member should be excused from a meeting because of illness or the death of
a family member.
10.Number of annual Board meetings - ANSWER 6, with additional meetings
as needed
11.Powers of the Board - ANSWER (1) To pass upon the qualifications and
fitness of applicants for licenses and reciprocal licenses
,(2) To adopt and revise rules and regulations requiring applicants to pass
examinations relating to their qualifications as a prerequisite to the issuance of
license.
(3) To adopt and, from time to time, revise such rules and regulations and
policies not inconsistent with the law as may be necessary to carry into effect
the provisions of this act. Such rules and regulations shall include, but not be
limited to, standards for professional practice and a code of ethics for
psychologists in the State.
(4) To examine for, deny, approve, issue, revoke, suspend, restrict, limit and
renew the licenses of psychologist applicants pursuant to this act and to conduct
hearings in connection therewith.
(5) To conduct hearings upon complaints concerning violations of the
provisions of and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this act and
cause the prosecution, impose civil penalties and enjoin any such violations.
(6) To employ, with the approval of the Commissioner of Professional and
Occupational Affairs, a professional credentials evaluator to review
applications.
(7) To waive examination and grant a license in cases deemed exceptional by
the board and in accordance with board regulations.
12.Conditions under which fees, fines, and penalties may be raised - ANSWER
-If the revenues raised are not sufficient to meet expenditures over a two-
year period
-If the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs determines that the fees
established by the board are inadequate to meet the minimum enforcement
efforts required by this act
13.Where do the fines, fees, and penalties go? - ANSWER Professional
Licensure Augmentation Account
, 14.For what can the Board charge fees? - ANSWER Examinations,
registrations, renewals, certifications, licensures or applications
15.How often and to what entity must the Board submit a financial report? -
ANSWER Annually to the Department of State
16.What must be included in the Board's financial reports? - ANSWER
Estimate of the financial requirements of the board for its administrative,
investigative, legal and miscellaneous expenses
17.When and to whom is the budget submitted for the Board? - ANSWER
Annually to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees, fifteen days
after the Governor has submitted his budget to the General Assembly (copy
of the one sent to the Department of State)
18.How often and to what entities must the Board report on its activities? -
ANSWER Annually to the Professional Licensure Committee of the House
of Representatives and to the Consumer Protection and Professional
Licensure Committee of the Senate
19.What do the Board's report of activities contain? - ANSWER A description
of the types of complaints received, status of cases, board action which has
been taken and the length of time from the initial complaint to final board
resolution.
20.Qualifications for licensure - ANSWER (1) is of acceptable moral character
(2) is either
(i) a graduate of an accredited college or university holding a degree
of Doctor of Philosophy in psychology, Doctor of Psychology, or
Doctor of Education in psychology
