North Carolina Psychology Practice
Exam Questions And Actual Answers.
T or F: An applicant who is notified that he or she has failed the examination for licensure a
second time must terminate the practice of psychology - Answer TRUE
T or F: After making application for licensure, applicants must take the first examination to
which they are admitted by the Board. - Answer TRUE
T or F: Members of the Board receive compensation for their services, in addition to their
necessary expenses incurred in the performance of duties - Answer FALSE
T or F: One must be at least 21-years-old in order to be licensed to practice psychology in North
Carolina. - Answer FALSE. Must be 18+
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. - Answer 60
Can a psychologist or psych associate testify in alimony/divorce cases if either or both parties
have obtained marital counseling from them? - Answer No. Considered not competent
What is the passing point for the EPPP for 1) psychologists and 2) psychological associates? -
Answer Psychologist = scaled score of 500.
Psychological Associate = scaled score of 440.
What is the passing point for the North Carolina Practice Act exam? - Answer 78%
T or F: The Psychology Board issues a statewide privilege license to practice psychology. -
Answer FALSE (It's from NC Dept. of Revenue)
T or F: The Board does not license in any specialty area. - Answer TRUE
The two basic criteria used to determine whether the Board investigates a complaint are: -
, What happens if an applicant fails the examination for licensure the first time? - Answer May
continue to practice psychology until they take the next examination to which they are admitted
by the Board.
Define health services - Answer 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
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: -
Answer (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 - Answer 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. - Answer a. Presenting
problems/diagnosis
b. Fees, dates of services, and itemized charges;
c. Summary content of each session of evaluation,
Exam Questions And Actual Answers.
T or F: An applicant who is notified that he or she has failed the examination for licensure a
second time must terminate the practice of psychology - Answer TRUE
T or F: After making application for licensure, applicants must take the first examination to
which they are admitted by the Board. - Answer TRUE
T or F: Members of the Board receive compensation for their services, in addition to their
necessary expenses incurred in the performance of duties - Answer FALSE
T or F: One must be at least 21-years-old in order to be licensed to practice psychology in North
Carolina. - Answer FALSE. Must be 18+
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. - Answer 60
Can a psychologist or psych associate testify in alimony/divorce cases if either or both parties
have obtained marital counseling from them? - Answer No. Considered not competent
What is the passing point for the EPPP for 1) psychologists and 2) psychological associates? -
Answer Psychologist = scaled score of 500.
Psychological Associate = scaled score of 440.
What is the passing point for the North Carolina Practice Act exam? - Answer 78%
T or F: The Psychology Board issues a statewide privilege license to practice psychology. -
Answer FALSE (It's from NC Dept. of Revenue)
T or F: The Board does not license in any specialty area. - Answer TRUE
The two basic criteria used to determine whether the Board investigates a complaint are: -
, What happens if an applicant fails the examination for licensure the first time? - Answer May
continue to practice psychology until they take the next examination to which they are admitted
by the Board.
Define health services - Answer 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
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: -
Answer (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 - Answer 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. - Answer a. Presenting
problems/diagnosis
b. Fees, dates of services, and itemized charges;
c. Summary content of each session of evaluation,
