Massachusetts Psychology Jurisprudence
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Section 1 – Licensure Laws & Regulations (MGL c.112, 256 CMR) (Questions 1–15)
Q1: Under Massachusetts law (MGL c.112, §118), how many years of supervised post-doctoral
experience are required for licensure as a psychologist?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years [CORRECT]
C. 3 years
D. 4 years
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Massachusetts General Law Chapter 112, Section 118 requires two years of supervised post-
doctoral experience, with at least one year completed after the doctoral degree is conferred.
Q2: According to 256 CMR 4.00, how many continuing education (CE) credits must a licensed
psychologist complete during each biennial renewal cycle?
A. 15 credits
B. 20 credits [CORRECT]
C. 30 credits
D. 40 credits
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 256 CMR 4.03(1) requires 20 continuing education credits per two-year renewal cycle, with
specific mandates including ethics and suicide risk assessment.
Q3: A licensed psychologist in Massachusetts receives a subpoena for a patient's therapy records but
does NOT have the patient's written authorization. What is the psychologist's legally correct first action?
A. Immediately provide the records as required by the subpoena.
B. Assert the psychologist-patient privilege unless the patient waives it. [CORRECT]
C. Destroy the records to avoid producing them.
D. Provide redacted records without identifying patient information.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Under Massachusetts law (MGL c.233, §20B), the psychologist-patient privilege is absolute in
,most civil and criminal proceedings unless the patient waives it; a subpoena alone does not override
privilege.
Q4: Under 256 CMR 2.00, what is the minimum number of supervised hours required for one year of
post-doctoral experience toward licensure?
A. 1,000 hours
B. 1,500 hours [CORRECT]
C. 2,000 hours
D. 2,500 hours
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 256 CMR 2.03 requires a minimum of 1,500 hours of supervised psychological work
experience within a 12-month period to qualify as one year of post-doctoral experience.
Q5: Which examination must a candidate pass to be eligible for licensure as a psychologist in
Massachusetts?
A. Only the Massachusetts oral examination
B. The Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) and the Massachusetts oral
examination [CORRECT]
C. Only the EPPP
D. The GRE Psychology Subject Test
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: MGL c.112, §118 and 256 CMR 3.00 require passing both the national EPPP and a
Massachusetts oral examination that assesses knowledge of state-specific laws and regulations.
Q6: Under 256 CMR 4.03, how many of the required 20 CE credits must be in ethics?
A. 1 credit
B. 2 credits [CORRECT]
C. 3 credits
D. 4 credits
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 256 CMR 4.03(2) mandates that at least 2 of the 20 required continuing education credits per
biennial cycle must be in the area of professional ethics.
Q7: A psychologist holds a license in both Massachusetts and New York. The psychologist wishes to
practice telepsychology with a patient located in California. Under Massachusetts law, which
jurisdiction's regulations apply?
A. Only Massachusetts regulations
B. Only California regulations
C. The regulations of the jurisdiction where the patient is located at the time of service [CORRECT]
D. The regulations of the psychologist's primary residence
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) and general licensure principles
, require compliance with the regulations of the state where the patient is physically located during
telepsychology services.
Q8: Under 256 CMR 2.00, which of the following activities is considered "psychological work experience"
acceptable toward licensure?
A. Teaching undergraduate psychology courses
B. Providing psychotherapy under direct supervision at a community mental health center [CORRECT]
C. Conducting research for a pharmaceutical company
D. Working as a school guidance counselor
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 256 CMR 2.03 defines acceptable experience as supervised psychological services including
assessment, diagnosis, and treatment; direct clinical service under appropriate supervision qualifies.
Q9: A licensed psychologist in Massachusetts allows their license to expire. How long do they have to
renew without reapplying for initial licensure?
A. 30 days
B. 90 days [CORRECT]
C. 6 months
D. 1 year
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 256 CMR 4.02 allows a 90-day grace period for license renewal after expiration; beyond this
period, the psychologist must apply for reinstatement and may be subject to additional requirements.
Q10: Under MGL c.112, §120, which of the following is a prohibited practice for licensed psychologists?
A. Providing psychological services in a hospital setting
B. Fee splitting with referring physicians or other professionals [CORRECT]
C. Collaborating with psychiatrists on patient care
D. Providing expert testimony in court
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: MGL c.112, §120 prohibits fee splitting or paying commissions for patient referrals, as this
compromises professional judgment and patient welfare.
Q11: According to 256 CMR 3.00, what is the minimum doctoral degree required for licensure as a
psychologist?
A. Master's degree in psychology
B. Doctoral degree in psychology (PhD, PsyD, or EdD in psychology) [CORRECT]
C. Doctoral degree in any field
D. Medical degree with psychology coursework
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 256 CMR 3.02 requires a doctoral degree specifically in psychology from an accredited
institution; degrees in related fields (counseling, education) do not qualify for psychologist licensure.
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Section 1 – Licensure Laws & Regulations (MGL c.112, 256 CMR) (Questions 1–15)
Q1: Under Massachusetts law (MGL c.112, §118), how many years of supervised post-doctoral
experience are required for licensure as a psychologist?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years [CORRECT]
C. 3 years
D. 4 years
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Massachusetts General Law Chapter 112, Section 118 requires two years of supervised post-
doctoral experience, with at least one year completed after the doctoral degree is conferred.
Q2: According to 256 CMR 4.00, how many continuing education (CE) credits must a licensed
psychologist complete during each biennial renewal cycle?
A. 15 credits
B. 20 credits [CORRECT]
C. 30 credits
D. 40 credits
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 256 CMR 4.03(1) requires 20 continuing education credits per two-year renewal cycle, with
specific mandates including ethics and suicide risk assessment.
Q3: A licensed psychologist in Massachusetts receives a subpoena for a patient's therapy records but
does NOT have the patient's written authorization. What is the psychologist's legally correct first action?
A. Immediately provide the records as required by the subpoena.
B. Assert the psychologist-patient privilege unless the patient waives it. [CORRECT]
C. Destroy the records to avoid producing them.
D. Provide redacted records without identifying patient information.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Under Massachusetts law (MGL c.233, §20B), the psychologist-patient privilege is absolute in
,most civil and criminal proceedings unless the patient waives it; a subpoena alone does not override
privilege.
Q4: Under 256 CMR 2.00, what is the minimum number of supervised hours required for one year of
post-doctoral experience toward licensure?
A. 1,000 hours
B. 1,500 hours [CORRECT]
C. 2,000 hours
D. 2,500 hours
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 256 CMR 2.03 requires a minimum of 1,500 hours of supervised psychological work
experience within a 12-month period to qualify as one year of post-doctoral experience.
Q5: Which examination must a candidate pass to be eligible for licensure as a psychologist in
Massachusetts?
A. Only the Massachusetts oral examination
B. The Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) and the Massachusetts oral
examination [CORRECT]
C. Only the EPPP
D. The GRE Psychology Subject Test
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: MGL c.112, §118 and 256 CMR 3.00 require passing both the national EPPP and a
Massachusetts oral examination that assesses knowledge of state-specific laws and regulations.
Q6: Under 256 CMR 4.03, how many of the required 20 CE credits must be in ethics?
A. 1 credit
B. 2 credits [CORRECT]
C. 3 credits
D. 4 credits
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 256 CMR 4.03(2) mandates that at least 2 of the 20 required continuing education credits per
biennial cycle must be in the area of professional ethics.
Q7: A psychologist holds a license in both Massachusetts and New York. The psychologist wishes to
practice telepsychology with a patient located in California. Under Massachusetts law, which
jurisdiction's regulations apply?
A. Only Massachusetts regulations
B. Only California regulations
C. The regulations of the jurisdiction where the patient is located at the time of service [CORRECT]
D. The regulations of the psychologist's primary residence
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) and general licensure principles
, require compliance with the regulations of the state where the patient is physically located during
telepsychology services.
Q8: Under 256 CMR 2.00, which of the following activities is considered "psychological work experience"
acceptable toward licensure?
A. Teaching undergraduate psychology courses
B. Providing psychotherapy under direct supervision at a community mental health center [CORRECT]
C. Conducting research for a pharmaceutical company
D. Working as a school guidance counselor
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 256 CMR 2.03 defines acceptable experience as supervised psychological services including
assessment, diagnosis, and treatment; direct clinical service under appropriate supervision qualifies.
Q9: A licensed psychologist in Massachusetts allows their license to expire. How long do they have to
renew without reapplying for initial licensure?
A. 30 days
B. 90 days [CORRECT]
C. 6 months
D. 1 year
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 256 CMR 4.02 allows a 90-day grace period for license renewal after expiration; beyond this
period, the psychologist must apply for reinstatement and may be subject to additional requirements.
Q10: Under MGL c.112, §120, which of the following is a prohibited practice for licensed psychologists?
A. Providing psychological services in a hospital setting
B. Fee splitting with referring physicians or other professionals [CORRECT]
C. Collaborating with psychiatrists on patient care
D. Providing expert testimony in court
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: MGL c.112, §120 prohibits fee splitting or paying commissions for patient referrals, as this
compromises professional judgment and patient welfare.
Q11: According to 256 CMR 3.00, what is the minimum doctoral degree required for licensure as a
psychologist?
A. Master's degree in psychology
B. Doctoral degree in psychology (PhD, PsyD, or EdD in psychology) [CORRECT]
C. Doctoral degree in any field
D. Medical degree with psychology coursework
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 256 CMR 3.02 requires a doctoral degree specifically in psychology from an accredited
institution; degrees in related fields (counseling, education) do not qualify for psychologist licensure.
