PPLE Pennsylvania Psychology Law
Examination||Verified Exam!!!||, Pennsylvania State
Board of Psychology, 2026/2027 – Psychology
Licensure Legal Competency Assessment||Newest
Exam!!!
Persons who are not licensed as psychologists in
Pennsylvania may still refer to themselves as
psychologists if:
a. They are licensed in another state and are on temporary
assignment in
Pennsylvania
b. Psychology is part of the official title of a faculty member
of a duly accredited college and the person is using the
title as part of their official functions
c. Psychology is part of the official title of a staff member
of a duly accredited college, and the person is using the
title as part of their official functions
d. All the above - Answer-All the above
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In so far as it applies to the normal function of his or her
position or is performed on behalf of or according to the
usual expectations of his employer, the Professional
Psychologists Practice Act does not limit activities or titles
of persons who are
a. Staff of State-approved non-public schools
b. Faculty of duly accredited universities or colleges
c. Staff of duly accredited hospitals
d. All the above - Answer-All the above
Individuals who are completing their experience
requirements for licensure may be referred to as
a. Psychological interns, residents, or trainees
b. Psychologists, for purposes of third-party
reimbursement
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c. Psychologists for purposes of presentations to the
public
d. Any of the above - Answer-Psychological interns,
residents, or trainees
***Psychologists may hire professional employees under
their full direction, control and supervision if these
employees
a. Have an associate degree in psychology or a related
field
b. Have 15 graduate hours in psychology or special
education
c. Have graduate training in psychology, defined by the
Board as 15 graduate hours in psychology
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d. All the above - Answer-Have graduate training in
psychology, defined by the Board as 15 graduate hours in
psychology
The State Board of Psychology consists of
a. 6 licensed psychologists
b. 2 public members
c. The Commissioner of Professional and Occupational
Affairs
d. All the above - Answer-All the above
***The members of the State Board of Psychology are
a. Nominated by professional associations representing
psychology in
Pennsylvania