MASS PSYCHOLOGY JURISPRUDENCE EXAM QUESTIONS
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FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS AND
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Grounds for dispensing the need for consent to adoption, custody, guardianship, or other -
CORRECT ANSWER 1) The child has been abandoned
2)the parent has been convicted by a court of competent jurisdiction of the murder or voluntary
manslaughter of another child of such parent, of aiding, abetting, attempting, conspiring, or
soliciting to commit murder
Exceptions to the department efforts for reunification of parent and child - CORRECT
ANSWER 1) the child was abandoned
2) parents gave consent to adopt or rights were involuntary terminated
3) the parent was convicted of murder or felony assault
4) a parent has subjected the child to murder of a parent, sexual abuse or exploitation, or severe
and repetitive physical or emotional abuse
Abandonment of children under age 10 - CORRECT ANSWER 2 years jail, 2.5 years if child
dies, 5 years in state prison
Newborns age 7 days or less - CORRECT ANSWER i) Dept shall accept any newborn age 7
days or less that is voluntarily placed at any hospital, police dept., or manned fire station—all
referred to as a "designated facility."
ii) Does NOT by itself constitute termination of parental rights
iii) Does NOT by itself constitute an act of abuse, neglect
iv) Designated facility shall immediately notify the department
v) Person accepting a newborn shall make every effort to gather all pertinent information
People who can apply for hosptializations - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Qualified Psychiatrist
2) Qualified Psychologists
3) Qualified Psychiatric Nurse Mental Health Clinical Specialist
4) LICSW
if none of the above are available, a police officer may apply
Allowable times in which predetermined rates can be advertised - CORRECT ANSWER 1)
consultation
2) research
3) diagnostics
4) specialized teaching in field of psychology
5) remedial teachings
,length of time a record needs to be kept - CORRECT ANSWER 5 years since the patient's last
encounter
length of time a record needs to be kept for a child - CORRECT ANSWER 1 year after the child
meets the age of majority, but no less than 5 years
minimum time requirement for a dual relationship with clients or patients (e.g., sexual
relationship, etc) - CORRECT ANSWER 2 years
Grounds for disciplinary action: - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Use of a false name or
impersonating another practitioner
2) Use of status of a licensed psychologist for purposes other than psychology
3) Jeopardizing the client's physical or emotional stability by unjust practice
4) fee-splitting
5) not responding to the board
6) sexual misconduct with a patient or client
7) having being suspended for any of the previously mentioned actions in another jurisdiction
Number of continuing education hours biannually - CORRECT ANSWER 20 hours must be
completed within the two year period
Reasons to report abuse/neglect of child - CORRECT ANSWER 1) abuse including sexual
abuse
2) neglect
3) physical dependence upon an addictive drug at birth
Delinquent Child - CORRECT ANSWER (1) Child between ages 7 and 17 who violates any
city ordinance, town by-law, or any offense against the commonwealth
(2) Adjudication as delinquent child can only be used for subsequent delinquent/criminal
proceedings against the same person.
(3) Can't be used to disqualify someone for a state job.
Youthful Offender - CORRECT ANSWER (1) Person ages 14 to 17, who has committed an
offense against the commonwealth which, if he were an adult, would be punishable by prison in
state prison, AND:
(a) Has been previously committed to the department of youth services, or
(b) Has committed offense involving infliction or threat of serious bodily harm, or
Something to do with illegal firearms possession
Age at which a person can be tried as an adult - CORRECT ANSWER This starts on the 1st day
of the person's 17th birthday
Persons between age 14-17 convicted of Murder (1st or 2nd degree) - CORRECT ANSWER (1)
Punishment as provided by law (AKA subject to same punishments as adults)
(2) Held in youthful offender unit separate from general prisoners
(3) Cannot be held Mass Correctional Institution prior to age 17
,(4) Shall NOT be tried in juvenile court.
Dept of Youth Services - CORRECT ANSWER (1) Services until age 18, including all retrials
and appeals and stuff
(2) Max of age 21
Liability when sending a client to the hospital - CORRECT ANSWER Can not be sued in this
instance
Circumstances in which duty to warn is appropriate - CORRECT ANSWER 1) explicit threat to
kill or cause serious injury of an identified victim with the apparent ability to carry out the threat
2) a history of physical violence that gives a reason to believe there is a clear and present danger
to a person who is reasonably identified
Exceptions to privilege information between patients and psychotherapists - CORRECT
ANSWER 1) threat of immanently dangerous activity
2) judge has ordered the psychological evaluation
3) the patient puts into issue his mental stability as part of his claim or defense
4) child custody case where the court determines that the psychotherapist has evidence based on
the welfare of the child
5) patient sues for malpractice
Reporters of Elder Abuse - CORRECT ANSWER Any mandated reporter/ concerned person
must report death/abuse
- Fine for not reporting known abuse/death: $1,000
Report of death of an elderly person: - CORRECT ANSWER (1) Immediately to the DA in
county in which abuse occurred
(2) Within 45 days the department shall notify the reporter of its response to the report
Any elderly person who is the subject of the report shall: - CORRECT ANSWER (1) Receive
notice that an assessment is being conducted
(2) Have a right to review the file and report developed as a result
Caretaker - CORRECT ANSWER (1) Disabled person's parent, guardian, or other person
responsible for their health or welfare.
Reportable condition (disabled person) - CORRECT ANSWER (1) A serious physical or
emotional injury resulting from abuse
(2) Unconsented sexual activity
Disabled Persons Protection Commission - CORRECT ANSWER (1) Provides investigation
and remedies for instances of abuse of disabled persons
(2) Three members appointed by the governor for one 5-year term
, Disabled Persons Commission's powers & duties - CORRECT ANSWER (1) Investigate abuse
of disabled persons
(2) Issue reports
(3) Designate other agencies to furnish protective services
(a) With consent, or with guardians consent
(b) Petition the court for appointment of conservator, guardian, or emergency order of protection
(c) Furnish protective services on an emergency basis
(4) Develop a special investigative unit for reports in which there is criminal conduct.
Referral of abuse reports (disabled person) - CORRECT ANSWER i) Refer immediately to the
appropriate agency
ii) If caretaker is a state agency
(1) Commission & General counsel
iii) If caretaker is not a state agency
(1) General counsel & DMH
iv) Reports in which the screener determines criminal conduct
(1) Refer to special investigative unit
(a) Refer to Attorney General or a district attorney
Upon receipt of report of abuse (disabled person), an investigator: - CORRECT ANSWER i)
Within 10 calendar days shall investigate and evaluate the info in the report
ii) Within 24 if an emergency exists
iii) Includes a visit to the disabled persons residence and day program
iv) Evaluate environment of the facility named in report
v) Forward to the commission, general counsel, and DMH findings within a reasonable time the
summary of findings and recommendations
i) If there is reasonable cause to believe that a death occurred as a result of abuse:
(1) Report to commission, general counsel, attorney general, the DA, and the medical examiner
ii) 10 days notice to the persons alleged to have committed abuse prior to issuance of report.
iii) Findings/summary report forwarded to the DA in the county that abuse occurred.
Protective services (disabled person) - CORRECT ANSWER i) Commission can furnish
services for disabled person with their consent or the consent of their guardian
ii) Can petition the court for appointment of conservator or guardian OR emergency order for
protective services
iii) Can furnish protective services on an emergency basis
Petitions for incapacity - CORRECT ANSWER i) Commission can petition the court for finding
of lack of capacity
ii) Court shall hold hearing within 14 days
iii) At least 5 days notice prior to hearing to disabled person
iv) If emergency exists, abuse is present, and there is a lack of capacity to consent to protective
services, petition can be made for emergency order of protective services
(1) Emergency protective services order is valid for 72 hours
v) Court shall not order institutional placement or change of residence unless necessary
AND CORRECT ANSWERS| ACCURATE REAL EXAM WITH
FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS AND
RATIONALE|ALREADY A GRADED|GUARANTEED
PASS|LATEST UPDATE 2024/2025.
Grounds for dispensing the need for consent to adoption, custody, guardianship, or other -
CORRECT ANSWER 1) The child has been abandoned
2)the parent has been convicted by a court of competent jurisdiction of the murder or voluntary
manslaughter of another child of such parent, of aiding, abetting, attempting, conspiring, or
soliciting to commit murder
Exceptions to the department efforts for reunification of parent and child - CORRECT
ANSWER 1) the child was abandoned
2) parents gave consent to adopt or rights were involuntary terminated
3) the parent was convicted of murder or felony assault
4) a parent has subjected the child to murder of a parent, sexual abuse or exploitation, or severe
and repetitive physical or emotional abuse
Abandonment of children under age 10 - CORRECT ANSWER 2 years jail, 2.5 years if child
dies, 5 years in state prison
Newborns age 7 days or less - CORRECT ANSWER i) Dept shall accept any newborn age 7
days or less that is voluntarily placed at any hospital, police dept., or manned fire station—all
referred to as a "designated facility."
ii) Does NOT by itself constitute termination of parental rights
iii) Does NOT by itself constitute an act of abuse, neglect
iv) Designated facility shall immediately notify the department
v) Person accepting a newborn shall make every effort to gather all pertinent information
People who can apply for hosptializations - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Qualified Psychiatrist
2) Qualified Psychologists
3) Qualified Psychiatric Nurse Mental Health Clinical Specialist
4) LICSW
if none of the above are available, a police officer may apply
Allowable times in which predetermined rates can be advertised - CORRECT ANSWER 1)
consultation
2) research
3) diagnostics
4) specialized teaching in field of psychology
5) remedial teachings
,length of time a record needs to be kept - CORRECT ANSWER 5 years since the patient's last
encounter
length of time a record needs to be kept for a child - CORRECT ANSWER 1 year after the child
meets the age of majority, but no less than 5 years
minimum time requirement for a dual relationship with clients or patients (e.g., sexual
relationship, etc) - CORRECT ANSWER 2 years
Grounds for disciplinary action: - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Use of a false name or
impersonating another practitioner
2) Use of status of a licensed psychologist for purposes other than psychology
3) Jeopardizing the client's physical or emotional stability by unjust practice
4) fee-splitting
5) not responding to the board
6) sexual misconduct with a patient or client
7) having being suspended for any of the previously mentioned actions in another jurisdiction
Number of continuing education hours biannually - CORRECT ANSWER 20 hours must be
completed within the two year period
Reasons to report abuse/neglect of child - CORRECT ANSWER 1) abuse including sexual
abuse
2) neglect
3) physical dependence upon an addictive drug at birth
Delinquent Child - CORRECT ANSWER (1) Child between ages 7 and 17 who violates any
city ordinance, town by-law, or any offense against the commonwealth
(2) Adjudication as delinquent child can only be used for subsequent delinquent/criminal
proceedings against the same person.
(3) Can't be used to disqualify someone for a state job.
Youthful Offender - CORRECT ANSWER (1) Person ages 14 to 17, who has committed an
offense against the commonwealth which, if he were an adult, would be punishable by prison in
state prison, AND:
(a) Has been previously committed to the department of youth services, or
(b) Has committed offense involving infliction or threat of serious bodily harm, or
Something to do with illegal firearms possession
Age at which a person can be tried as an adult - CORRECT ANSWER This starts on the 1st day
of the person's 17th birthday
Persons between age 14-17 convicted of Murder (1st or 2nd degree) - CORRECT ANSWER (1)
Punishment as provided by law (AKA subject to same punishments as adults)
(2) Held in youthful offender unit separate from general prisoners
(3) Cannot be held Mass Correctional Institution prior to age 17
,(4) Shall NOT be tried in juvenile court.
Dept of Youth Services - CORRECT ANSWER (1) Services until age 18, including all retrials
and appeals and stuff
(2) Max of age 21
Liability when sending a client to the hospital - CORRECT ANSWER Can not be sued in this
instance
Circumstances in which duty to warn is appropriate - CORRECT ANSWER 1) explicit threat to
kill or cause serious injury of an identified victim with the apparent ability to carry out the threat
2) a history of physical violence that gives a reason to believe there is a clear and present danger
to a person who is reasonably identified
Exceptions to privilege information between patients and psychotherapists - CORRECT
ANSWER 1) threat of immanently dangerous activity
2) judge has ordered the psychological evaluation
3) the patient puts into issue his mental stability as part of his claim or defense
4) child custody case where the court determines that the psychotherapist has evidence based on
the welfare of the child
5) patient sues for malpractice
Reporters of Elder Abuse - CORRECT ANSWER Any mandated reporter/ concerned person
must report death/abuse
- Fine for not reporting known abuse/death: $1,000
Report of death of an elderly person: - CORRECT ANSWER (1) Immediately to the DA in
county in which abuse occurred
(2) Within 45 days the department shall notify the reporter of its response to the report
Any elderly person who is the subject of the report shall: - CORRECT ANSWER (1) Receive
notice that an assessment is being conducted
(2) Have a right to review the file and report developed as a result
Caretaker - CORRECT ANSWER (1) Disabled person's parent, guardian, or other person
responsible for their health or welfare.
Reportable condition (disabled person) - CORRECT ANSWER (1) A serious physical or
emotional injury resulting from abuse
(2) Unconsented sexual activity
Disabled Persons Protection Commission - CORRECT ANSWER (1) Provides investigation
and remedies for instances of abuse of disabled persons
(2) Three members appointed by the governor for one 5-year term
, Disabled Persons Commission's powers & duties - CORRECT ANSWER (1) Investigate abuse
of disabled persons
(2) Issue reports
(3) Designate other agencies to furnish protective services
(a) With consent, or with guardians consent
(b) Petition the court for appointment of conservator, guardian, or emergency order of protection
(c) Furnish protective services on an emergency basis
(4) Develop a special investigative unit for reports in which there is criminal conduct.
Referral of abuse reports (disabled person) - CORRECT ANSWER i) Refer immediately to the
appropriate agency
ii) If caretaker is a state agency
(1) Commission & General counsel
iii) If caretaker is not a state agency
(1) General counsel & DMH
iv) Reports in which the screener determines criminal conduct
(1) Refer to special investigative unit
(a) Refer to Attorney General or a district attorney
Upon receipt of report of abuse (disabled person), an investigator: - CORRECT ANSWER i)
Within 10 calendar days shall investigate and evaluate the info in the report
ii) Within 24 if an emergency exists
iii) Includes a visit to the disabled persons residence and day program
iv) Evaluate environment of the facility named in report
v) Forward to the commission, general counsel, and DMH findings within a reasonable time the
summary of findings and recommendations
i) If there is reasonable cause to believe that a death occurred as a result of abuse:
(1) Report to commission, general counsel, attorney general, the DA, and the medical examiner
ii) 10 days notice to the persons alleged to have committed abuse prior to issuance of report.
iii) Findings/summary report forwarded to the DA in the county that abuse occurred.
Protective services (disabled person) - CORRECT ANSWER i) Commission can furnish
services for disabled person with their consent or the consent of their guardian
ii) Can petition the court for appointment of conservator or guardian OR emergency order for
protective services
iii) Can furnish protective services on an emergency basis
Petitions for incapacity - CORRECT ANSWER i) Commission can petition the court for finding
of lack of capacity
ii) Court shall hold hearing within 14 days
iii) At least 5 days notice prior to hearing to disabled person
iv) If emergency exists, abuse is present, and there is a lack of capacity to consent to protective
services, petition can be made for emergency order of protective services
(1) Emergency protective services order is valid for 72 hours
v) Court shall not order institutional placement or change of residence unless necessary
