PPLE PENNSYLVANIA PSYCHOLOGY LAW EXAM -
CHAPTER 41 || QUESTIONS & SOLUTIONS (RATED A+)
Child Abuse - ANSWER-recent act or failure to act that causes nonaccidental (or imminent risk of)
physical injury, mental injury, sexual abuse, or sexual exploitation to a child under 18 years of age.
serious physical neglect constituting prolonged or repeated lack of supervision or the failure to
provide the essentials of life (includes adequate medical care) which endangers a child's life or
development or impairs functioning.
Delegated Supervisor - ANSWER-provides up to 1 of the 2 hours of required weekly supervision and
holds a current license, certificate, or registration from a health related board or someone who is
exempt from licensure.
Individual residing in the same home as the child - ANSWER-14 years of age or older
Professional Relationship - ANSWER-beginning with the first professional contact or consultation
between a psychologist and a client/patient and continuing through the date of the last professional
service.
if contact is on an intermittent basis, the relationship shall be deemed to state anew on each date
seen.
Recent Acts or Omissions - ANSWER-acts or omissions within 2 years of the date of the report to the
Dept of Public Welfare or county agency.
Serious Mental Injury - ANSWER-psychological condition diagnosed by a physician or licensed
psychologist that does 1 or more of the following:
a. renders a child chronically and severely anxious, agitated, depressed, socially withdrawn, psychotic,
or in reasonable fear that the child's life or safety is threatened.
b. seriously interferes with the child's ability to accomplish age-appropriate developmental and social
tasks.
Serious Physical Injury - ANSWER-injury that causes a child severe pain or significantly impairs a child's
physical functioning (temporarily or permanently).
Licensee's Change of Address/Name - ANSWER-the change shall be reported to the board in writing
within 10 days
Recognized Professions - ANSWER-these groups may do work of a psychological nature, consistent
with the training and the code of ethics of their respective professions:
activity and focus of the group is based on an identifiable body of theoretical knowledge
knowledge is demonstrably different than psychology
regulate entrance into professional membership through standards of knowledge, training, and
proficiency
activity must be guided by generally accepted quality standards, ethical principles, and requirements
for independent profession
, Substance Abuse - ANSWER-the board's licensing and regulatory authority extends to psychology
practices that provide services to clients/patients with substance abuse problems.
License Exam Application - ANSWER-application form
application fee
transcripts from accredited university
criminal history record (within 90 days of app)
child abuse history (within 90 days of app)
internship verification form
job description
License Expiration Date - ANSWER-November 30th of each odd numbered year
License Renewal Date - ANSWER-renewable for 2 year period
December 1st of each odd numbered year
License Duplication - ANSWER-issued after submission of a notarized statement that the original was
lost or destroyed & duplicate will be returned if original is recovered
Application Fee - ANSWER-original fee: 105
reapplication fee (1st time fail): 20
second time fail: 90
certification fee: 25
verification fee: 15
biennial renewal fee: 300
app fee continuing ed sponsor: 165
fictitious name registration: 80
License Reactivation - ANSWER-in the case of lapse/inactive license:
apply
pay renewal fee
show continuing education requirements
submit notarized affidavit indicating dates during which the psychologist did not practice psychology
Professional Corporations - ANSWER-identify all parties with ownership interest & all
licensed/unlicensed staff
name of corporation must be approved
if the corporation targets a specific area of psychology (neuro/clinical/biofeedback) must submit
documentation of sufficient training to establish credentials in that field
Fictitious Names - ANSWER-may do business under a fictitious name
must be filed with the board for review/approval
Licensure Qualifications - ANSWER-educational requirements
experience requirements
examination requirements
Application for Licensure - ANSWER-sealed envelope signed by supervisior
post doc experience form
quarterly evals with objectives
letter of judgment from supervisor
updated criminal history record form (within 90 days)
updated child abuse clearance (within 90 days)
Educational Requirements - ANSWER-complete the requirements for a doctoral degree in psychology
or a related field
CHAPTER 41 || QUESTIONS & SOLUTIONS (RATED A+)
Child Abuse - ANSWER-recent act or failure to act that causes nonaccidental (or imminent risk of)
physical injury, mental injury, sexual abuse, or sexual exploitation to a child under 18 years of age.
serious physical neglect constituting prolonged or repeated lack of supervision or the failure to
provide the essentials of life (includes adequate medical care) which endangers a child's life or
development or impairs functioning.
Delegated Supervisor - ANSWER-provides up to 1 of the 2 hours of required weekly supervision and
holds a current license, certificate, or registration from a health related board or someone who is
exempt from licensure.
Individual residing in the same home as the child - ANSWER-14 years of age or older
Professional Relationship - ANSWER-beginning with the first professional contact or consultation
between a psychologist and a client/patient and continuing through the date of the last professional
service.
if contact is on an intermittent basis, the relationship shall be deemed to state anew on each date
seen.
Recent Acts or Omissions - ANSWER-acts or omissions within 2 years of the date of the report to the
Dept of Public Welfare or county agency.
Serious Mental Injury - ANSWER-psychological condition diagnosed by a physician or licensed
psychologist that does 1 or more of the following:
a. renders a child chronically and severely anxious, agitated, depressed, socially withdrawn, psychotic,
or in reasonable fear that the child's life or safety is threatened.
b. seriously interferes with the child's ability to accomplish age-appropriate developmental and social
tasks.
Serious Physical Injury - ANSWER-injury that causes a child severe pain or significantly impairs a child's
physical functioning (temporarily or permanently).
Licensee's Change of Address/Name - ANSWER-the change shall be reported to the board in writing
within 10 days
Recognized Professions - ANSWER-these groups may do work of a psychological nature, consistent
with the training and the code of ethics of their respective professions:
activity and focus of the group is based on an identifiable body of theoretical knowledge
knowledge is demonstrably different than psychology
regulate entrance into professional membership through standards of knowledge, training, and
proficiency
activity must be guided by generally accepted quality standards, ethical principles, and requirements
for independent profession
, Substance Abuse - ANSWER-the board's licensing and regulatory authority extends to psychology
practices that provide services to clients/patients with substance abuse problems.
License Exam Application - ANSWER-application form
application fee
transcripts from accredited university
criminal history record (within 90 days of app)
child abuse history (within 90 days of app)
internship verification form
job description
License Expiration Date - ANSWER-November 30th of each odd numbered year
License Renewal Date - ANSWER-renewable for 2 year period
December 1st of each odd numbered year
License Duplication - ANSWER-issued after submission of a notarized statement that the original was
lost or destroyed & duplicate will be returned if original is recovered
Application Fee - ANSWER-original fee: 105
reapplication fee (1st time fail): 20
second time fail: 90
certification fee: 25
verification fee: 15
biennial renewal fee: 300
app fee continuing ed sponsor: 165
fictitious name registration: 80
License Reactivation - ANSWER-in the case of lapse/inactive license:
apply
pay renewal fee
show continuing education requirements
submit notarized affidavit indicating dates during which the psychologist did not practice psychology
Professional Corporations - ANSWER-identify all parties with ownership interest & all
licensed/unlicensed staff
name of corporation must be approved
if the corporation targets a specific area of psychology (neuro/clinical/biofeedback) must submit
documentation of sufficient training to establish credentials in that field
Fictitious Names - ANSWER-may do business under a fictitious name
must be filed with the board for review/approval
Licensure Qualifications - ANSWER-educational requirements
experience requirements
examination requirements
Application for Licensure - ANSWER-sealed envelope signed by supervisior
post doc experience form
quarterly evals with objectives
letter of judgment from supervisor
updated criminal history record form (within 90 days)
updated child abuse clearance (within 90 days)
Educational Requirements - ANSWER-complete the requirements for a doctoral degree in psychology
or a related field
