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NORTH CAROLINA PSYCHOLOGY PRATICE EXAM
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A+ LATEST UPDATES
GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Define health services
Those activities of the practice of psychology that include the delivery of
preventive, assessment, or therapeutic intervention services directly to individuals
whose growth, adjustment, or functioning is actually impaired or may be
What happens if an applicant fails the examination for licensure the first time?
May continue to practice psychology until they take the next examination to which
they are admitted by the Board.
Can a psychologist or psych associate testify in alimony/divorce cases if either or
both parties have obtained marital counseling from them?
No. Considered not competent
What is the passing point for the EPPP for 1) psychologists and 2) psychological
associates?
Psychologist = scaled score of 500.
Psychological Associate = scaled score of 440.
What is the passing point for the North Carolina Practice Act exam?
78%
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A license and a health services provider certificate issued under this Article are
suspended automatically by operation of law after failure to renew a license for a
period of more than _____ days after the renewal date.
60
T or F: The Psychology Board issues a statewide privilege license to practice
psychology.
FALSE (It's from NC Dept. of Revenue)
T or F: The Board does not license in any specialty area.
TRUE
The two basic criteria used to determine whether the Board investigates a
complaint are:
1) whether the Board has authority with regard to the matter 2) whether the
complaint has merit on its face.
at substantial risk of impairment.
The Board shall issue a permanent license to any applicant who pays an application
fee and any applicable examination fee, who passes an examination in psychology
as prescribed by the Board, and who submits evidence verified by oath and
satisfactory to the Board that he/she:
(1)Is at least 18 years of age;
(2)Is of good moral character;
(3)Has received a doctoral degree based on a planned and
directed program of studies in psychology
Or Has received a master's degree in psychology or a specialist degree in
psychology
4)(Only for licensed psychologist) Has had at least two years of acceptable and
appropriate supervised experience germane to his or her training and intended area
of practice as a psychologist
Explain the activities of Health Services
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The diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, remediation, and prevention of: (A) mental,
emotional, and behavioral disorder; (B) substance abuse and dependency; and C)
psychological aspects of physical illness, accident, injury, and disability
Health services in psychology do not include the following: (1)supervision of other
professionals who provide health services to clients/patients;
2)psychoeducational instruction to individuals who are not identified
clients/patients
(3)career counseling, to include assessment of interests and aptitudes;
(4)vocational and educational guidance
Name five things that should be in client case record.
a. Presenting problems/diagnosis
b. Fees, dates of services, and itemized charges;
c. Summary content of each session of evaluation,
NOTE: Regardless of whether payment was received
Where is the office of the NC Psychology Board?
Boone, NC
What is the minimum semester hours required for Licensed Psychological
Associates?
45 semester hours.
What is the maximum number of hours (out of 45 semester hours) can be attributed
to practicum/internship? For a dissertation?
Both a maximum of six semester hours
Following the completion of the individual's master's or specialist degree in
psychology, would they be allowed to complete a practicum, internship, or other
supervised training experience requiring the individual to practice psychology in
order to meet the minimum educational requirement if they failed to do so prior to
completion?
NO
NORTH CAROLINA PSYCHOLOGY PRATICE EXAM
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A+ LATEST UPDATES
GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Define health services
Those activities of the practice of psychology that include the delivery of
preventive, assessment, or therapeutic intervention services directly to individuals
whose growth, adjustment, or functioning is actually impaired or may be
What happens if an applicant fails the examination for licensure the first time?
May continue to practice psychology until they take the next examination to which
they are admitted by the Board.
Can a psychologist or psych associate testify in alimony/divorce cases if either or
both parties have obtained marital counseling from them?
No. Considered not competent
What is the passing point for the EPPP for 1) psychologists and 2) psychological
associates?
Psychologist = scaled score of 500.
Psychological Associate = scaled score of 440.
What is the passing point for the North Carolina Practice Act exam?
78%
, 2
A license and a health services provider certificate issued under this Article are
suspended automatically by operation of law after failure to renew a license for a
period of more than _____ days after the renewal date.
60
T or F: The Psychology Board issues a statewide privilege license to practice
psychology.
FALSE (It's from NC Dept. of Revenue)
T or F: The Board does not license in any specialty area.
TRUE
The two basic criteria used to determine whether the Board investigates a
complaint are:
1) whether the Board has authority with regard to the matter 2) whether the
complaint has merit on its face.
at substantial risk of impairment.
The Board shall issue a permanent license to any applicant who pays an application
fee and any applicable examination fee, who passes an examination in psychology
as prescribed by the Board, and who submits evidence verified by oath and
satisfactory to the Board that he/she:
(1)Is at least 18 years of age;
(2)Is of good moral character;
(3)Has received a doctoral degree based on a planned and
directed program of studies in psychology
Or Has received a master's degree in psychology or a specialist degree in
psychology
4)(Only for licensed psychologist) Has had at least two years of acceptable and
appropriate supervised experience germane to his or her training and intended area
of practice as a psychologist
Explain the activities of Health Services
, 3
The diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, remediation, and prevention of: (A) mental,
emotional, and behavioral disorder; (B) substance abuse and dependency; and C)
psychological aspects of physical illness, accident, injury, and disability
Health services in psychology do not include the following: (1)supervision of other
professionals who provide health services to clients/patients;
2)psychoeducational instruction to individuals who are not identified
clients/patients
(3)career counseling, to include assessment of interests and aptitudes;
(4)vocational and educational guidance
Name five things that should be in client case record.
a. Presenting problems/diagnosis
b. Fees, dates of services, and itemized charges;
c. Summary content of each session of evaluation,
NOTE: Regardless of whether payment was received
Where is the office of the NC Psychology Board?
Boone, NC
What is the minimum semester hours required for Licensed Psychological
Associates?
45 semester hours.
What is the maximum number of hours (out of 45 semester hours) can be attributed
to practicum/internship? For a dissertation?
Both a maximum of six semester hours
Following the completion of the individual's master's or specialist degree in
psychology, would they be allowed to complete a practicum, internship, or other
supervised training experience requiring the individual to practice psychology in
order to meet the minimum educational requirement if they failed to do so prior to
completion?
NO
