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Terms in this set (106)
What is the purpose of the -Protect the public safety and welfare
Professional Psychologists Practice -Regulate and control in the public interest
Act? -Protect the public from unprofessional, improper,
unauthorized and unqualified practice of psychology
-Protect the public from unprofessional conduct by
persons licensed to practice psychology
Practice of Psychology -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.
,Definition of Practice of Psychology Application of established principles of learning,
motivation, perception, thinking, and emotional
relationships to problems of personality evaluation,
group relations, and behavior adjustment.
Definition of Psychological Methods Application of principles of learning and motivation in
an interpersonal situation with the objectives of
modification of perception and adjustment, and
requiring highly developed skills in the disciplines,
techniques, and methods of altering through learning
processes, attitudes, feelings, values, self-concept,
personal goals and adaptive patterns
Definition of Psychological Consulting Interpreting or reporting upon scientific fact or theory
in psychology, rendering expert psychological
opinion, psychological evaluation, or engaging in
applied psychological research
Definition of Measurement and Testing Psychological assessment and evaluation of abilities,
attitudes, aptitudes, achievements, adjustments,
motives, personality dynamics and/or other
psychological attributes of individuals, or groups of
individuals by means of standardized measurements
or other methods, techniques or procedures
recognized by the science and profession of
psychology
,Exemptions from Professional (1) Simple acts of persuasion or suggestion by one
Psychologists Practice Act person to another, or to a group.
(2) Persons licensed to practice any of the healing arts
in this Commonwealth
(3) Qualified members of other recognized
professions (e.g., clergy, drug and alcohol abuse
counselors, mental health counselors)
(4) Volunteers providing services in crisis or
emergency situations.
(4) Person employed as a psychologist by a Federal,
State, county, or municipal agency, or other political
subdivisions
(5) Social Psychologists
(6) Member of the faculty or staff of a duly accredited
university, college, hospital or State-approved
nonpublic school
(7) Student, intern or resident in psychology, pursuing
a course of study in a duly accredited university,
provided that such practice and use of title constitute
a part of his supervised course of study, and he is
designated by such titles as "psychology intern,"
"psychology trainee," or other title clearly indicating
such training status.
(8) People conducting or presenting research or other
scientific information regarding psychology
(7) People meeting minimum qualifications for
licensure on temporary assignment in the
Commonwealth
(8) I/O Psychologists
(9) Clerical or administrative employe in the
performance of duties incidental to and necessary to
the work of a psychologist
(10) School Psychologists
(11) Psychologist licensed under this act employing
and supervising postdoctoral individuals completing
the experience requirement for licensure who shall be
designated as "psychology interns," "psychology
residents" or "psychological trainees."
, (12) Psychologist licensed under this act employing
professional employes with graduate training in
psychology.
How many people are on the Board? 9 - 8 are appointed by the governor with approval of
the Senate. The ninth is the Commissioner of
Professional and Occupational Affairs. 2 members are
representatives of the public at large. 6 members are
licensed psychologists, representing broad areas of
psychology
How long must people be residents of 3 years
PA before serving on the Board?
How long are the terms of service for 4 years or until a successor has been appointed. Not
Board members? longer than 4 years, 6 months. If replacing a board
member, serve for the remainder of that member's
term. 2 term limit.
How many Board members are A majority. Must be physically present to participate in
needed for a quorum? Board business, unless suspended.
Who are the Board officers? Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary - all elected by the
Board annually. Secretary does not need to be a
Board member.
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Terms in this set (106)
What is the purpose of the -Protect the public safety and welfare
Professional Psychologists Practice -Regulate and control in the public interest
Act? -Protect the public from unprofessional, improper,
unauthorized and unqualified practice of psychology
-Protect the public from unprofessional conduct by
persons licensed to practice psychology
Practice of Psychology -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.
,Definition of Practice of Psychology Application of established principles of learning,
motivation, perception, thinking, and emotional
relationships to problems of personality evaluation,
group relations, and behavior adjustment.
Definition of Psychological Methods Application of principles of learning and motivation in
an interpersonal situation with the objectives of
modification of perception and adjustment, and
requiring highly developed skills in the disciplines,
techniques, and methods of altering through learning
processes, attitudes, feelings, values, self-concept,
personal goals and adaptive patterns
Definition of Psychological Consulting Interpreting or reporting upon scientific fact or theory
in psychology, rendering expert psychological
opinion, psychological evaluation, or engaging in
applied psychological research
Definition of Measurement and Testing Psychological assessment and evaluation of abilities,
attitudes, aptitudes, achievements, adjustments,
motives, personality dynamics and/or other
psychological attributes of individuals, or groups of
individuals by means of standardized measurements
or other methods, techniques or procedures
recognized by the science and profession of
psychology
,Exemptions from Professional (1) Simple acts of persuasion or suggestion by one
Psychologists Practice Act person to another, or to a group.
(2) Persons licensed to practice any of the healing arts
in this Commonwealth
(3) Qualified members of other recognized
professions (e.g., clergy, drug and alcohol abuse
counselors, mental health counselors)
(4) Volunteers providing services in crisis or
emergency situations.
(4) Person employed as a psychologist by a Federal,
State, county, or municipal agency, or other political
subdivisions
(5) Social Psychologists
(6) Member of the faculty or staff of a duly accredited
university, college, hospital or State-approved
nonpublic school
(7) Student, intern or resident in psychology, pursuing
a course of study in a duly accredited university,
provided that such practice and use of title constitute
a part of his supervised course of study, and he is
designated by such titles as "psychology intern,"
"psychology trainee," or other title clearly indicating
such training status.
(8) People conducting or presenting research or other
scientific information regarding psychology
(7) People meeting minimum qualifications for
licensure on temporary assignment in the
Commonwealth
(8) I/O Psychologists
(9) Clerical or administrative employe in the
performance of duties incidental to and necessary to
the work of a psychologist
(10) School Psychologists
(11) Psychologist licensed under this act employing
and supervising postdoctoral individuals completing
the experience requirement for licensure who shall be
designated as "psychology interns," "psychology
residents" or "psychological trainees."
, (12) Psychologist licensed under this act employing
professional employes with graduate training in
psychology.
How many people are on the Board? 9 - 8 are appointed by the governor with approval of
the Senate. The ninth is the Commissioner of
Professional and Occupational Affairs. 2 members are
representatives of the public at large. 6 members are
licensed psychologists, representing broad areas of
psychology
How long must people be residents of 3 years
PA before serving on the Board?
How long are the terms of service for 4 years or until a successor has been appointed. Not
Board members? longer than 4 years, 6 months. If replacing a board
member, serve for the remainder of that member's
term. 2 term limit.
How many Board members are A majority. Must be physically present to participate in
needed for a quorum? Board business, unless suspended.
Who are the Board officers? Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary - all elected by the
Board annually. Secretary does not need to be a
Board member.
