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Texas Psychologist Jurisprudence Exam ACTUAL EXAM
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Texas Psychologist Jurisprudence Exam
Summary of High-Yield Exam Topics
Based on the search results, here are the key areas covered on the Texas Psychology Jurisprudence
Exam:
• Licensing Requirements & Definitions – Psychologist, Psychological Associate, Licensed
Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP), Provisional License Holder definitions and qualifications
under Texas Occupations Code Chapter 501
• Board Structure & Authority – Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (TSBEP)
composition (9 members: 4 psychologists, 2 psychological associates, 3 public members), Sunset
Act provisions, Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC) oversight
• Exam Requirements – Written and oral examination components, jurisprudence exam must be
passed before provisional license issuance, minimum passing score (currently proposed to
change from 90% to 85%)
• Practice of Psychology Definition – What constitutes psychological services, representation to
public, scope based on systematic body of knowledge and ethical standards
• Provisional Licensure – Supervision requirements, out-of-state license holders, examination
qualifications, reciprocity provisions
• Rules of Practice (22 TAC Chapter 465) – Supervision, informed consent, confidentiality, dual
relationships, fees, records, test data, termination of services, improper sexual conduct
• Continuing Education – Professional development requirements, CE Broker reporting system,
unique populations competency
• Mandatory Reporting – Duty to report rule violations, impairment reporting, criminal conviction
reporting
• Confidentiality & Duty to Protect – Texas rejects Tarasoff (Thapar v. Zezulka), disclosure is
permitted but NOT mandatory to warn third parties
• Sexual Misconduct – Permanent prohibition on sexual contact with current or former clients; no
expiration of therapeutic imbalance
• Minor Consent & Custody – Requirement to review "anchor document" (divorce
decree/custody order) before treating minors
• Record Keeping – Retention requirements (minimum 2 years for controlled substances records,
plus federal requirements), release of records timelines (15 business days)
• Impaired Practitioners – Self-referral to Texas Physicians Health Program
• Advertising & Titles – Restrictions on deceptive titles, use of "Dr." with non-clinical doctorates
requires clarifying parenthetical
• License Renewal – Biennial renewal, continuing education requirements, active CE Broker
account required
• Disciplinary Process – Sanctions, public disclosure of disciplinary actions, complaints process
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1. The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (TSBEP) is subject to which legislative oversight
mechanism?
A) Texas Government Code Chapter 2001
B) The Texas Sunset Act (Chapter 325, Government Code)
C) Texas Occupations Code Chapter 501
D) The Texas Administrative Procedures Act
Answer: B – The Board is subject to the Texas Sunset Act, meaning it is periodically reviewed and must
be reauthorized or it is abolished on the expiration date specified by statute .
2. How many members serve on the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists?
A) 7 members
B) 9 members
C) 11 members
D) 13 members
Answer: B – The Board consists of 9 members appointed by the governor: 4 psychologists, 2
psychological associates, and 3 public members .
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3. How many psychologist members on the Board must have engaged in independent practice, teaching,
or research for at least five years?
A) 3
B) 4
C) 5
D) 6
Answer: B – Four of the nine Board members are psychologists who have practiced, taught, or
conducted research for at least five years .
4. What is the composition requirement regarding public members on the Board?
A) 1 public member
B) 2 public members
C) 3 public members
D) 4 public members
Answer: C – Three members of the nine-member Board represent the public .
5. One of the Board members must practice as which specialty?
A) Forensic psychologist
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B) Neuro psychologist
C) Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP)
D) Industrial-organizational psychologist
Answer: C – One of the psychologist or psychological associate members must practice as a Licensed
Specialist in School Psychology .
6. According to statute, what is the definition of a psychologist?
A) A person with a master's degree in psychology
B) A person who holds a license to engage in the practice of psychology under Section 501.252
C) Any person who provides counseling services
D) A person with APA certification only
Answer: B – The statutory definition specifically identifies a psychologist as a person licensed under
Section 501.252 of the Texas Occupations Code .
7. What is a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology?
A) A person with a master's degree in education
B) A person who holds a license to engage in the practice of psychology under Section 501.260
C) A teacher certified in special education
Texas Psychologist Jurisprudence Exam ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
Texas Psychologist Jurisprudence Exam
Summary of High-Yield Exam Topics
Based on the search results, here are the key areas covered on the Texas Psychology Jurisprudence
Exam:
• Licensing Requirements & Definitions – Psychologist, Psychological Associate, Licensed
Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP), Provisional License Holder definitions and qualifications
under Texas Occupations Code Chapter 501
• Board Structure & Authority – Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (TSBEP)
composition (9 members: 4 psychologists, 2 psychological associates, 3 public members), Sunset
Act provisions, Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC) oversight
• Exam Requirements – Written and oral examination components, jurisprudence exam must be
passed before provisional license issuance, minimum passing score (currently proposed to
change from 90% to 85%)
• Practice of Psychology Definition – What constitutes psychological services, representation to
public, scope based on systematic body of knowledge and ethical standards
• Provisional Licensure – Supervision requirements, out-of-state license holders, examination
qualifications, reciprocity provisions
• Rules of Practice (22 TAC Chapter 465) – Supervision, informed consent, confidentiality, dual
relationships, fees, records, test data, termination of services, improper sexual conduct
• Continuing Education – Professional development requirements, CE Broker reporting system,
unique populations competency
• Mandatory Reporting – Duty to report rule violations, impairment reporting, criminal conviction
reporting
• Confidentiality & Duty to Protect – Texas rejects Tarasoff (Thapar v. Zezulka), disclosure is
permitted but NOT mandatory to warn third parties
• Sexual Misconduct – Permanent prohibition on sexual contact with current or former clients; no
expiration of therapeutic imbalance
• Minor Consent & Custody – Requirement to review "anchor document" (divorce
decree/custody order) before treating minors
• Record Keeping – Retention requirements (minimum 2 years for controlled substances records,
plus federal requirements), release of records timelines (15 business days)
• Impaired Practitioners – Self-referral to Texas Physicians Health Program
• Advertising & Titles – Restrictions on deceptive titles, use of "Dr." with non-clinical doctorates
requires clarifying parenthetical
• License Renewal – Biennial renewal, continuing education requirements, active CE Broker
account required
• Disciplinary Process – Sanctions, public disclosure of disciplinary actions, complaints process
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1. The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (TSBEP) is subject to which legislative oversight
mechanism?
A) Texas Government Code Chapter 2001
B) The Texas Sunset Act (Chapter 325, Government Code)
C) Texas Occupations Code Chapter 501
D) The Texas Administrative Procedures Act
Answer: B – The Board is subject to the Texas Sunset Act, meaning it is periodically reviewed and must
be reauthorized or it is abolished on the expiration date specified by statute .
2. How many members serve on the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists?
A) 7 members
B) 9 members
C) 11 members
D) 13 members
Answer: B – The Board consists of 9 members appointed by the governor: 4 psychologists, 2
psychological associates, and 3 public members .
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3. How many psychologist members on the Board must have engaged in independent practice, teaching,
or research for at least five years?
A) 3
B) 4
C) 5
D) 6
Answer: B – Four of the nine Board members are psychologists who have practiced, taught, or
conducted research for at least five years .
4. What is the composition requirement regarding public members on the Board?
A) 1 public member
B) 2 public members
C) 3 public members
D) 4 public members
Answer: C – Three members of the nine-member Board represent the public .
5. One of the Board members must practice as which specialty?
A) Forensic psychologist
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B) Neuro psychologist
C) Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP)
D) Industrial-organizational psychologist
Answer: C – One of the psychologist or psychological associate members must practice as a Licensed
Specialist in School Psychology .
6. According to statute, what is the definition of a psychologist?
A) A person with a master's degree in psychology
B) A person who holds a license to engage in the practice of psychology under Section 501.252
C) Any person who provides counseling services
D) A person with APA certification only
Answer: B – The statutory definition specifically identifies a psychologist as a person licensed under
Section 501.252 of the Texas Occupations Code .
7. What is a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology?
A) A person with a master's degree in education
B) A person who holds a license to engage in the practice of psychology under Section 501.260
C) A teacher certified in special education
