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TN Ethics and Jurisprudence Exam Licensing,
Ethics, Involuntary Admission, Confidentiality
– Psychology Law ACTUAL EXAM 2026-2027
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
TN Ethics and Jurisprudence Exam – Psychology Law
LICENSING, ETHICS, INVOLUNTARY ADMISSION, CONFIDENTIALITY
ACTUAL EXAM 2026–2027
COMPLETE QUESTIONS & VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
Latest Update This Year
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
This examination assesses knowledge of Tennessee psychology laws, licensing requirements,
ethical standards, confidentiality, mandatory reporting, medical records, and involuntary
commitment procedures. All content is derived from Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) and
reflects statutes tested on the TN Psychology Ethics & Jurisprudence Exam.
EXAM COVERAGE
• Tennessee Board of Examiners in Psychology
• Licensing levels and scope of practice
• Supervision and unlicensed practice
• Ethics, confidentiality, and privilege
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• Discipline, enforcement, and administrative law
• Mandatory child abuse reporting
• Medical records access and retention
• Emergency involuntary admission procedures
• Patient rights and due process
TITLE 63 – PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS
Chapter 11 – Psychologists
Part 1 – Board of Examiners in Psychology
63-11-101 – Board Creation
Response:
Establishes the Tennessee Board of Examiners in Psychology consisting of 10 members
appointed by the Governor.
Composition:
• 2 faculty members
• 4 licensed psychologists
• 2 psychological examiners
• 1 private citizen
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• 1 member of the Tennessee Bar Association
Immunity:
Board members are granted immunity from civil action when acting in good faith within official
duties.
63-11-102 – Appointment and Terms of Members
Response:
Board members serve varying term lengths, with a required five-year break between
appointments.
Diversity Requirement:
At least one elderly person and one minority must be represented.
Removal:
Members may be removed for neglect of duty, incompetence, or misconduct.
63-11-103 – Members’ Oath
Response:
All members must take an oath of office and receive a certificate.
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Reports & Records:
The Board must maintain records and submit an annual report to the Governor.
63-11-104 – Organization
Response:
• Annual election of Chair and Vice Chair
• At least one meeting per year, typically at the Capitol
• Members receive per diem and expense reimbursement
• Board may hire staff and receive grants
• Board establishes continuing education (CEU) requirements
PART 2 – GENERAL PROVISIONS
63-11-201 – Levels of Practice
Response:
Four levels of practice:
TN Ethics and Jurisprudence Exam Licensing,
Ethics, Involuntary Admission, Confidentiality
– Psychology Law ACTUAL EXAM 2026-2027
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
TN Ethics and Jurisprudence Exam – Psychology Law
LICENSING, ETHICS, INVOLUNTARY ADMISSION, CONFIDENTIALITY
ACTUAL EXAM 2026–2027
COMPLETE QUESTIONS & VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
Latest Update This Year
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
This examination assesses knowledge of Tennessee psychology laws, licensing requirements,
ethical standards, confidentiality, mandatory reporting, medical records, and involuntary
commitment procedures. All content is derived from Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) and
reflects statutes tested on the TN Psychology Ethics & Jurisprudence Exam.
EXAM COVERAGE
• Tennessee Board of Examiners in Psychology
• Licensing levels and scope of practice
• Supervision and unlicensed practice
• Ethics, confidentiality, and privilege
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• Discipline, enforcement, and administrative law
• Mandatory child abuse reporting
• Medical records access and retention
• Emergency involuntary admission procedures
• Patient rights and due process
TITLE 63 – PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS
Chapter 11 – Psychologists
Part 1 – Board of Examiners in Psychology
63-11-101 – Board Creation
Response:
Establishes the Tennessee Board of Examiners in Psychology consisting of 10 members
appointed by the Governor.
Composition:
• 2 faculty members
• 4 licensed psychologists
• 2 psychological examiners
• 1 private citizen
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• 1 member of the Tennessee Bar Association
Immunity:
Board members are granted immunity from civil action when acting in good faith within official
duties.
63-11-102 – Appointment and Terms of Members
Response:
Board members serve varying term lengths, with a required five-year break between
appointments.
Diversity Requirement:
At least one elderly person and one minority must be represented.
Removal:
Members may be removed for neglect of duty, incompetence, or misconduct.
63-11-103 – Members’ Oath
Response:
All members must take an oath of office and receive a certificate.
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Reports & Records:
The Board must maintain records and submit an annual report to the Governor.
63-11-104 – Organization
Response:
• Annual election of Chair and Vice Chair
• At least one meeting per year, typically at the Capitol
• Members receive per diem and expense reimbursement
• Board may hire staff and receive grants
• Board establishes continuing education (CEU) requirements
PART 2 – GENERAL PROVISIONS
63-11-201 – Levels of Practice
Response:
Four levels of practice:
