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Nevada Psychology Jurisprudence Exam Questions
Q1: A psychologist licensed in another state applies for Nevada licensure. Under what conditions may
the written examination (EPPP) be waived?
A. If the psychologist has practiced for 5 years in any state
B. If the psychologist holds an active license in good standing regardless of duration
C. If the psychologist previously passed the EPPP for licensure in another jurisdiction
D. Waiver is never permitted; every applicant must retake the EPPP
Answer: C
Rationale: Applicants who previously passed the EPPP for licensure in another jurisdiction are not
required to retake it for Nevada .
Q2: What is the total required supervised training hours for Nevada psychology licensure?
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A. 2,000 hours (all postdoctoral)
B. 3,000 hours (all predoctoral)
C. 3,750 hours (2,000 predoctoral + 1,750 postdoctoral)
D. 4,000 hours (2,000 predoctoral + 2,000 postdoctoral)
Answer: C
Rationale: NAC 641.080 requires 2,000 hours of predoctoral training plus 1,750 hours of postdoctoral
training .
EPPP Part 2 Requirements
Q3: The EPPP Part 2 is required for which applicants?
A. All applicants for initial licensure regardless of background
B. Applicants who did NOT graduate from an APA-accredited program AND are not actively licensed
elsewhere (or licensed <5 years)
C. Only applicants seeking provisional licensure as Psychological Interns
D. Only applicants who failed EPPP Part 1 twice
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Answer: B
Rationale: EPPP Part 2 is required for applicants who: (1) did not graduate from an APA-accredited
doctoral program, AND (2) are not currently licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction, or have been licensed
for less than five years .
Q4: What is the passing score for both EPPP Part 1 and Part 2 in Nevada?
A. 70%
B. 75%
C. 500
D. 70th percentile
Answer: C
Rationale: The required passing score for both EPPP Part 1 and Part 2 is 500 .
Board Structure & Powers
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Q5: Which Board member is prohibited from participating in preparing, conducting, or grading
examinations?
A. The Board president
B. The Secretary-Treasurer
C. The member representing the general public
D. Any licensed psychologist member
Answer: C
Rationale: NRS 641.110(2) states the public member shall not participate in preparing, conducting, or
grading any examination required by the Board .
Q6: How many members constitute a quorum of the Board of Psychological Examiners?
A. A majority of the Board
B. Three members
C. Four members including the public member
D. The president and secretary-treasurer