Psychology Law Exam with correct Answers
Change of name or address - AnswerNotify Board within 10 days in writing of the new
name/address and reason for name change. If don't notify board of address burden is
on Psychologist for Biennial renewal.
/.Other recognized Professions Rules - Answer1.Activity based on a body of knowledge
shared with psychology but is demonstrably different.
2.The group must be regulated with regard to standards, credentials, training and
proficiency.
3.Group is guided by generally accepted quality standards.
4.Group must exhibit journals, conferences, continuing ed.
5.Board determines qualification
6. Scope of practice is deemed by the board
/.Psychologist services for Substance abuse disagreement btw the Board and the
department of Health who feels Psychologists should be licensed specifically to treat
substance abuse. - AnswerThe Department of Health maintains that its licensing and
regulatory authority extends to psychology practices that provide services to clients with
substance abuse problems. The Board disagrees and states this is their policy. The
following services are exempt from licensure by the department of Health:A licensed
psychologist may treat substance abuse disorders if they have received proper
education and training as deemed by the board.
Don't practice outside of your training and education. Meaning that if you have not had
training and education in treating substance abuse disorders you could be disciplined by
the board. Same applies to trainees and unlicensed employees, they must be
supervised by someone who has had education and training in treating substance
abuse....
/.licenses expire - AnswerNov 30 of every odd number year biennial regardless of date
of issuance. Renewal applications are due Dec 1.renewal fee $300. If lapse, and you
practice without current license, you pay $5 month plus renewal fees. and disciplinary
action maybe taken. Expect for practice in nonexempt settings.
/.Professional Corporations - AnswerYou can incorporate with other lic professionals
including doctors nurses, chiropractors, PT and OT...You must obtain approval from the
Board to incorporate and for the name you choose. If name implies specialty you must
show that you have had sufficient education and training to provide to be credentialed to
provide this service.
/.Supervision/Experience - Answer2 hours week/ maintain records of notes and
meetings until licensed or 10 years/ 1/4 written evals of S/W, no dual relationships, fees,
gifts.
, 1750 hours if started after 12/10. No more then 45 hr/wk and no less then 15 hr/wk, if
obtaining experience in more then one entity, must be at one for a minimum of 6 months
and have 15 hrs in each entity. Observe or review verbatim session on a 1/4 basis.
/.Professional Records - AnswerDuty to record accurately progress, evaluation, and
intervention process. Include info: name, address, minors parents info,note of legal
custody arrangements, present prob, dx, fee arrangement, date and substance of each
service, test results with data, notes from formal consults, copies of eval reports,
authorization of release of records, dispose of notes... confidentially,maintain for 5 years
or longer.
/.CEU - Answer3 CEU Biennium= 30 contact hours,3 hours must be in ethics. Must be
with board approved sponsors (accredited colleges, APA, and APA approved sponsors,
AMA), reports to the board certificates, transcripts, or other doc showing completion. Up
to 15 hours can be from teaching a course at a university, or workshop from approved
sponsor, 1 hour instruction = 1 contact hour.Professional writing, publish in journal
abstracted in Psychlit, or chapter of book, up to 10 hours. EXEMPT: acquire lic within 2
years of first application for biennial renewal. Suspended lic still do hours, waivers on
case by case, curing deficiency = don't have enough hours, apply to board for leave to
make up hours. Explain why deficiency occurred and how long to make it up. case by
case approval.
/.Code of Ethics: Responsibility - AnswerCommitment to understanding human
behavior. Maintain objectivity, integrity, responsibility for consequences of work, insure
services are used appropriately. Scientists, with respect to research, minimize
misleading, discuss limitations, never suppress disconfirming data in article or within
agencies they are employed by, and clarify in advance how data and info will be shared.
Teachers present knowledge with objectivity and accuracy. Use of computerized
assessments: Psychologist is responsible for generation and use of data.
/.Competency - AnswerRecognize the boundaries of their competence and limitations of
techniques and use only these avenues they are qualified by education and training.
Current knowledge. Discourage practice by unqualified professionals. Knowledge of
someone violating ethical standards, first attempts to rectify the situation informally then
if not contact board.
Psychologists, accurately represent their competence, education, training and exp.
Refrain from undertaking professional roles when personal problems are likely to lead to
inadequate performance. If already engaged in activity when problems arise, they seek
professional assistance to determine if they should suspend, terminate, or limit practice.
/.Moral and Legal Standards - AnswerRegarding their own behavior, the conformity to or
impact of their behavior on the profession, colleagues and individuals is responsibility of
psychologist. As teachers their personal values may impact their selection of material
and are respectful of the diversity and sensitivity of topics t o their students.
Change of name or address - AnswerNotify Board within 10 days in writing of the new
name/address and reason for name change. If don't notify board of address burden is
on Psychologist for Biennial renewal.
/.Other recognized Professions Rules - Answer1.Activity based on a body of knowledge
shared with psychology but is demonstrably different.
2.The group must be regulated with regard to standards, credentials, training and
proficiency.
3.Group is guided by generally accepted quality standards.
4.Group must exhibit journals, conferences, continuing ed.
5.Board determines qualification
6. Scope of practice is deemed by the board
/.Psychologist services for Substance abuse disagreement btw the Board and the
department of Health who feels Psychologists should be licensed specifically to treat
substance abuse. - AnswerThe Department of Health maintains that its licensing and
regulatory authority extends to psychology practices that provide services to clients with
substance abuse problems. The Board disagrees and states this is their policy. The
following services are exempt from licensure by the department of Health:A licensed
psychologist may treat substance abuse disorders if they have received proper
education and training as deemed by the board.
Don't practice outside of your training and education. Meaning that if you have not had
training and education in treating substance abuse disorders you could be disciplined by
the board. Same applies to trainees and unlicensed employees, they must be
supervised by someone who has had education and training in treating substance
abuse....
/.licenses expire - AnswerNov 30 of every odd number year biennial regardless of date
of issuance. Renewal applications are due Dec 1.renewal fee $300. If lapse, and you
practice without current license, you pay $5 month plus renewal fees. and disciplinary
action maybe taken. Expect for practice in nonexempt settings.
/.Professional Corporations - AnswerYou can incorporate with other lic professionals
including doctors nurses, chiropractors, PT and OT...You must obtain approval from the
Board to incorporate and for the name you choose. If name implies specialty you must
show that you have had sufficient education and training to provide to be credentialed to
provide this service.
/.Supervision/Experience - Answer2 hours week/ maintain records of notes and
meetings until licensed or 10 years/ 1/4 written evals of S/W, no dual relationships, fees,
gifts.
, 1750 hours if started after 12/10. No more then 45 hr/wk and no less then 15 hr/wk, if
obtaining experience in more then one entity, must be at one for a minimum of 6 months
and have 15 hrs in each entity. Observe or review verbatim session on a 1/4 basis.
/.Professional Records - AnswerDuty to record accurately progress, evaluation, and
intervention process. Include info: name, address, minors parents info,note of legal
custody arrangements, present prob, dx, fee arrangement, date and substance of each
service, test results with data, notes from formal consults, copies of eval reports,
authorization of release of records, dispose of notes... confidentially,maintain for 5 years
or longer.
/.CEU - Answer3 CEU Biennium= 30 contact hours,3 hours must be in ethics. Must be
with board approved sponsors (accredited colleges, APA, and APA approved sponsors,
AMA), reports to the board certificates, transcripts, or other doc showing completion. Up
to 15 hours can be from teaching a course at a university, or workshop from approved
sponsor, 1 hour instruction = 1 contact hour.Professional writing, publish in journal
abstracted in Psychlit, or chapter of book, up to 10 hours. EXEMPT: acquire lic within 2
years of first application for biennial renewal. Suspended lic still do hours, waivers on
case by case, curing deficiency = don't have enough hours, apply to board for leave to
make up hours. Explain why deficiency occurred and how long to make it up. case by
case approval.
/.Code of Ethics: Responsibility - AnswerCommitment to understanding human
behavior. Maintain objectivity, integrity, responsibility for consequences of work, insure
services are used appropriately. Scientists, with respect to research, minimize
misleading, discuss limitations, never suppress disconfirming data in article or within
agencies they are employed by, and clarify in advance how data and info will be shared.
Teachers present knowledge with objectivity and accuracy. Use of computerized
assessments: Psychologist is responsible for generation and use of data.
/.Competency - AnswerRecognize the boundaries of their competence and limitations of
techniques and use only these avenues they are qualified by education and training.
Current knowledge. Discourage practice by unqualified professionals. Knowledge of
someone violating ethical standards, first attempts to rectify the situation informally then
if not contact board.
Psychologists, accurately represent their competence, education, training and exp.
Refrain from undertaking professional roles when personal problems are likely to lead to
inadequate performance. If already engaged in activity when problems arise, they seek
professional assistance to determine if they should suspend, terminate, or limit practice.
/.Moral and Legal Standards - AnswerRegarding their own behavior, the conformity to or
impact of their behavior on the profession, colleagues and individuals is responsibility of
psychologist. As teachers their personal values may impact their selection of material
and are respectful of the diversity and sensitivity of topics t o their students.
