Pennsylvania Psychology Law & Practice
Regulations: Week 1-4 Overview Exam Question
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What is the core purpose of the To protect public safety and welfare from
Professional Psychologists Practice unauthorized, unqualified, or unprofessional practice.
Act?
Who can legally call themselves a Only those with a current license.
'psychologist'?
What is the penalty for the first offense $1,000 fine.
of unlicensed practice?
, What are the penalties for subsequent $2,000+ fine or imprisonment.
offenses of unlicensed practice?
What is the definition of 'Board' in the State Board of Psychology (Department of State).
context of the Practice Act?
What does 'psychological services' Offering or rendering services for remuneration,
include? including counseling, assessment, diagnosis, and
treatment.
What types of issues can qualified Mental, emotional, or nervous illnesses, substance
psychologists diagnose and treat? abuse, habit disorders, and psychological aspects of
physical illness.
What are the key exemptions for Everyday persuasion, licensed medical professionals,
practicing psychology without a and certain government and school employees.
license?
What is the role of the Commissioner in Commissioner of Professional and Occupational
the Board? Affairs.
How many members are on the State 9 members total.
Board of Psychology?
What is the term length for members 4 years, extendable up to 6 months until a successor is
of the Board? appointed.
What happens if a Board member They forfeit their seat.
misses 3 consecutive meetings?
Regulations: Week 1-4 Overview Exam Question
with Verified Answers 2026/2027
Play your way to mastery with fun games
Match Blocks Charms NEW
Terms in this set (233)
What is the core purpose of the To protect public safety and welfare from
Professional Psychologists Practice unauthorized, unqualified, or unprofessional practice.
Act?
Who can legally call themselves a Only those with a current license.
'psychologist'?
What is the penalty for the first offense $1,000 fine.
of unlicensed practice?
, What are the penalties for subsequent $2,000+ fine or imprisonment.
offenses of unlicensed practice?
What is the definition of 'Board' in the State Board of Psychology (Department of State).
context of the Practice Act?
What does 'psychological services' Offering or rendering services for remuneration,
include? including counseling, assessment, diagnosis, and
treatment.
What types of issues can qualified Mental, emotional, or nervous illnesses, substance
psychologists diagnose and treat? abuse, habit disorders, and psychological aspects of
physical illness.
What are the key exemptions for Everyday persuasion, licensed medical professionals,
practicing psychology without a and certain government and school employees.
license?
What is the role of the Commissioner in Commissioner of Professional and Occupational
the Board? Affairs.
How many members are on the State 9 members total.
Board of Psychology?
What is the term length for members 4 years, extendable up to 6 months until a successor is
of the Board? appointed.
What happens if a Board member They forfeit their seat.
misses 3 consecutive meetings?
