MASS PSYCHOLOGY JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE 2025.
Chapter 19C - CORRECT ANSWER Disabled persons protection commission
Definition of "Disabled Person" - CORRECT ANSWER (1) Person between the ages of 18 to
59
(2) Intellectual disability OR
(3) Otherwise mentally or physically disabled and as a result wholly or partially dependent on
others
Penalty for person who is required to report and does not - CORRECT ANSWER a fine of not
more than 1000 dollars
Penalty for retaliation against person who filed a report - CORRECT ANSWER a fine of not
more than 1000 dollars and/or up to one year of imprisonment. they are also liable to that person
for treble damages, costs, and attorney's fees.
Exception to reporter rights - CORRECT ANSWER if reporter willfully files a false report of
abuse with the commission or willfully testifies falsely or willfully provides the commission or
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any designated agency with false information in the course of an investigation, retaliation rights
will not be afforded.
Immediate family members rights in an emergency related to potential elderly abuse -
CORRECT ANSWER family members can petition the court for an emergency order for
protective services
Geriatric evaluation process: - CORRECT ANSWER 1) name and address of the place of
residence
2) description of current treatment and services, if any
3) evaluation of person's current physical, mental, and social conditions
4) recommendation for the least restrictive environment
(5) Elderly person has the right to secure their own medical/psychiatric eval
Cost of protective services of elderly - CORRECT ANSWER (1) Paid for by elderly if they are
able
(2) If not, the dept pays for services
(3) Elderly person must be informed of costs prior to the provision of services
Department process if elder abuse report is not substantiated - CORRECT ANSWER within
THREE years, department will either destroy the report and other records related to the case, or
physically remove all identifying details from report
procedure after death of disabled person - CORRECT ANSWER caretaker agency reports
immediately to the commission and local law enforcement. A written report must be completed
within 24 hours with name of the disabled person, name of the facility, and facts and
circumstances of the death.
Exception for requesting fee for inspection of records - CORRECT ANSWER i) No fee can be
charged if records are to be used for Social Security or financial aid
Definition of "record" for a psychotherapist - CORRECT ANSWER at the discretion of the
psychotherapist, the patient's entire record maintained by such psychotherapist or a summary of
the patient's record if the psychotherapist believes that providing the entire record would
adversely effect the patient.
Length of term of license and renewal date - CORRECT ANSWER two-year period, renewed
on June 1st biennially, need 20 CEUs!
Reasons for suspension, revocation, or cancellation of license - CORRECT ANSWER 1)
fraudulently procured said license
2) is guilty of an offense against any provision of the laws of the commonwealth
3) is guilty of conduct that places into question the psychologist's competence to practice
psychology--gross misconduct, gross incompetence, gross negligence
4) is guilty of practicing psychology while impaired by alcohol, drugs, a physical disability, or
mental instability
5) is guilty of being habitually drunk or having been within a reasonable period of time addicted
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to, dependent on, or habitual user of narcotics or similar drugs
6) is guilty of knowing and permitting, aiding an abetting an unlicensed individual to perform
acts that require licensure
7) has been convicted of a criminal offense which reasonably calls into question the ability to
practice psychology
8) is guilty of violating any rule or regulation of the governing psychology board
timeframe when license can be reinstated - CORRECT ANSWER three years after revocation
person can re-apply to be licensed
Penalties for unlicensed practice of psychology - CORRECT ANSWER 1st offense not more
than 1000 dollars, all subsequent offenses will not exceed 2500 dollars
Definition of best interest of child - CORRECT ANSWER (1) Precipitating factors & previous
conditions leasing to any past court decisions
(2) Fitness, readiness, abilities, developmental level
(3) Particulars of service plan
(4) Placement decisions & progress of child
(5) Children age 12 AND OLDER are considered competent to offer statements of best interest
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QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE 2025.
Mandated Reporters - CORRECT ANSWER (1) Psychologist, physician, EMT, CLERGY
MEMBER, probation officer, teachers, administrators. etc
Foster homes - CORRECT ANSWER i) Department visits at least 1x/year
ii) If abuse is found, dept shall take child into its care temporarily and notify parent/guardian
Definition of 51A report - CORRECT ANSWER i) Mandated reporter who, in his professional
capacity, has reasonable cause to believe that a child is suffering from physical or emotional
injury resulting from:
(1) Abuse, including sexual abuse
(2) Neglect, including malnutrition
(3) Physical dependence on a drug at birth
51A Timeline - CORRECT ANSWER Shall IMMEDIATELY notify department orally, and
WITHIN 48 HOURS shall file a written report detailing abuse/neglect
(1) If mandated reported is a member of the staff of a medical, public, or private institution, the
reporter may notify the person or designated agent in charge of reports instead.
(2) Mandated reported may also contact local law enforcement
(3) Hospital personnel may also take photographs without consent of parents/guardian to be sent
to dept. with report
Fines for violating 51A - CORRECT ANSWER (1) Not more than $1000 for violation of this
section
(2) Fake/false/frivolous reports
(a) 1st offense= $2,000
(b) 2nd offense = Imprisonment for 6 mo & fine of $2,000
(c) 3rd & subsequent = 2.5 years imprisonment & $2,000 fine
(3) Willfully not filing report
(a) $5,000 fine and/or 2.5 years prison
If immediate danger to child exists - CORRECT ANSWER (a) dept shall take child into custody
(b) investigation shall commence within 2 hrs of initial contact
(c) interim report w/initial determination shall be completed within 24 hrs
(d) protection and care petition filed on the next court day
Child in need of services - CORRECT ANSWER A child between ages 6-17 who:
(a) Repeatedly runs away
(b) Repeatedly fails to obey the commands of parent or legal guardian
(c) Repeatedly fails to obey school regulations
(d) Willfully fails to attend school for more than 8 school days each quarter
Definition of custody - CORRECT ANSWER the power to 1) determine a child's place of
abode, medical care, and education; 2) control visits to the child; 3) consent to enlistments,
marriages, and other contracts otherwise requiring parental consent
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE 2025.
Chapter 19C - CORRECT ANSWER Disabled persons protection commission
Definition of "Disabled Person" - CORRECT ANSWER (1) Person between the ages of 18 to
59
(2) Intellectual disability OR
(3) Otherwise mentally or physically disabled and as a result wholly or partially dependent on
others
Penalty for person who is required to report and does not - CORRECT ANSWER a fine of not
more than 1000 dollars
Penalty for retaliation against person who filed a report - CORRECT ANSWER a fine of not
more than 1000 dollars and/or up to one year of imprisonment. they are also liable to that person
for treble damages, costs, and attorney's fees.
Exception to reporter rights - CORRECT ANSWER if reporter willfully files a false report of
abuse with the commission or willfully testifies falsely or willfully provides the commission or
, MASS PSYCHOLOGY JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE 2025.
any designated agency with false information in the course of an investigation, retaliation rights
will not be afforded.
Immediate family members rights in an emergency related to potential elderly abuse -
CORRECT ANSWER family members can petition the court for an emergency order for
protective services
Geriatric evaluation process: - CORRECT ANSWER 1) name and address of the place of
residence
2) description of current treatment and services, if any
3) evaluation of person's current physical, mental, and social conditions
4) recommendation for the least restrictive environment
(5) Elderly person has the right to secure their own medical/psychiatric eval
Cost of protective services of elderly - CORRECT ANSWER (1) Paid for by elderly if they are
able
(2) If not, the dept pays for services
(3) Elderly person must be informed of costs prior to the provision of services
Department process if elder abuse report is not substantiated - CORRECT ANSWER within
THREE years, department will either destroy the report and other records related to the case, or
physically remove all identifying details from report
procedure after death of disabled person - CORRECT ANSWER caretaker agency reports
immediately to the commission and local law enforcement. A written report must be completed
within 24 hours with name of the disabled person, name of the facility, and facts and
circumstances of the death.
Exception for requesting fee for inspection of records - CORRECT ANSWER i) No fee can be
charged if records are to be used for Social Security or financial aid
Definition of "record" for a psychotherapist - CORRECT ANSWER at the discretion of the
psychotherapist, the patient's entire record maintained by such psychotherapist or a summary of
the patient's record if the psychotherapist believes that providing the entire record would
adversely effect the patient.
Length of term of license and renewal date - CORRECT ANSWER two-year period, renewed
on June 1st biennially, need 20 CEUs!
Reasons for suspension, revocation, or cancellation of license - CORRECT ANSWER 1)
fraudulently procured said license
2) is guilty of an offense against any provision of the laws of the commonwealth
3) is guilty of conduct that places into question the psychologist's competence to practice
psychology--gross misconduct, gross incompetence, gross negligence
4) is guilty of practicing psychology while impaired by alcohol, drugs, a physical disability, or
mental instability
5) is guilty of being habitually drunk or having been within a reasonable period of time addicted
, MASS PSYCHOLOGY JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE 2025.
to, dependent on, or habitual user of narcotics or similar drugs
6) is guilty of knowing and permitting, aiding an abetting an unlicensed individual to perform
acts that require licensure
7) has been convicted of a criminal offense which reasonably calls into question the ability to
practice psychology
8) is guilty of violating any rule or regulation of the governing psychology board
timeframe when license can be reinstated - CORRECT ANSWER three years after revocation
person can re-apply to be licensed
Penalties for unlicensed practice of psychology - CORRECT ANSWER 1st offense not more
than 1000 dollars, all subsequent offenses will not exceed 2500 dollars
Definition of best interest of child - CORRECT ANSWER (1) Precipitating factors & previous
conditions leasing to any past court decisions
(2) Fitness, readiness, abilities, developmental level
(3) Particulars of service plan
(4) Placement decisions & progress of child
(5) Children age 12 AND OLDER are considered competent to offer statements of best interest
, MASS PSYCHOLOGY JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE 2025.
Mandated Reporters - CORRECT ANSWER (1) Psychologist, physician, EMT, CLERGY
MEMBER, probation officer, teachers, administrators. etc
Foster homes - CORRECT ANSWER i) Department visits at least 1x/year
ii) If abuse is found, dept shall take child into its care temporarily and notify parent/guardian
Definition of 51A report - CORRECT ANSWER i) Mandated reporter who, in his professional
capacity, has reasonable cause to believe that a child is suffering from physical or emotional
injury resulting from:
(1) Abuse, including sexual abuse
(2) Neglect, including malnutrition
(3) Physical dependence on a drug at birth
51A Timeline - CORRECT ANSWER Shall IMMEDIATELY notify department orally, and
WITHIN 48 HOURS shall file a written report detailing abuse/neglect
(1) If mandated reported is a member of the staff of a medical, public, or private institution, the
reporter may notify the person or designated agent in charge of reports instead.
(2) Mandated reported may also contact local law enforcement
(3) Hospital personnel may also take photographs without consent of parents/guardian to be sent
to dept. with report
Fines for violating 51A - CORRECT ANSWER (1) Not more than $1000 for violation of this
section
(2) Fake/false/frivolous reports
(a) 1st offense= $2,000
(b) 2nd offense = Imprisonment for 6 mo & fine of $2,000
(c) 3rd & subsequent = 2.5 years imprisonment & $2,000 fine
(3) Willfully not filing report
(a) $5,000 fine and/or 2.5 years prison
If immediate danger to child exists - CORRECT ANSWER (a) dept shall take child into custody
(b) investigation shall commence within 2 hrs of initial contact
(c) interim report w/initial determination shall be completed within 24 hrs
(d) protection and care petition filed on the next court day
Child in need of services - CORRECT ANSWER A child between ages 6-17 who:
(a) Repeatedly runs away
(b) Repeatedly fails to obey the commands of parent or legal guardian
(c) Repeatedly fails to obey school regulations
(d) Willfully fails to attend school for more than 8 school days each quarter
Definition of custody - CORRECT ANSWER the power to 1) determine a child's place of
abode, medical care, and education; 2) control visits to the child; 3) consent to enlistments,
marriages, and other contracts otherwise requiring parental consent
