Pennsylvania Psychology Law Exam Questions with Verified
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Terms in this set (106)
-Protect the public safety and welfare
-Regulate and control in the public interest
What is the purpose of the -Protect the public from unprofessional, improper, unauthorized
Professional Psychologists and unqualified practice of psychology
Practice Act? -Protect the public from unprofessional conduct by persons
licensed to practice psychology
-Counseling and the use of psychological methods with
persons or groups with adjustment problems in the areas of
Practice of Psychology
work, family, school, and personal relationships
-Measuring and testing of personality, intelligence, aptitudes, and emotions
-Offering services as a psychological consultant.
Application of established principles of learning, motivation,
Definition of Practice of Psychology perception, thinking, and emotional relationships to problems of
personality evaluation, group relations, and behavior
adjustment.
Application of principles of learning and motivation in an
interpersonal situation with the objectives of modification of
Definition of Psychological perception and adjustment, and requiring highly developed
Methods
skills in the disciplines, techniques, and methods of altering
through
learning processes, attitudes, feelings, values, self-concept,
personal goals and adaptive patterns
Interpreting or reporting upon scientific fact or theory in
Definition of Psychological psychology, rendering expert psychological opinion,
Consulting psychological evaluation, or engaging in applied
psychological research
, Psychological assessment and evaluation of abilities, attitudes,
aptitudes, achievements, adjustments, motives, personality
Definition of Measurement and dynamics and/or other psychological attributes of individuals, or
Testing
groups of individuals by means of standardized measurements
or other methods, techniques or procedures recognized by the
science and profession of psychology
(1) Simple acts of persuasion or suggestion by one person to another, or to a
group.
(2) Persons licensed to practice any of the healing arts in this Commonwealth
(3) Qualified members of other recognized professions (e.g.,
clergy, drug and alcohol abuse counselors, mental health
counselors)
(4) Volunteers providing services in crisis or emergency situations.
(4) Person employed as a psychologist by a Federal, State,
county, or municipal agency, or other political
subdivisions
(5) Social Psychologists
(6) Member of the faculty or staff of a duly accredited university,
college, hospital or State-approved nonpublic school
(7) Student, intern or resident in psychology, pursuing a course of study in a
duly
Exemptions from Professional accredited university, provided that such practice and use of title
Psychologists Practice Act constitute a part of his supervised course of study, and he is
designated by such titles as "psychology
intern," "psychology trainee," or other title clearly indicating such training
status.
(8) People conducting or presenting research or other
scientific information regarding psychology
(7) People meeting minimum qualifications for licensure on
temporary assignment in the Commonwealth
(8) I/O Psychologists
(9) Clerical or administrative employe in the performance of
duties incidental to and necessary to the work of a
psychologist
(10) School Psychologists
(11) Psychologist licensed under this act employing and
supervising postdoctoral individuals completing the
experience requirement for licensure who shall be
designated as "psychology interns," "psychology residents" or
"psychological trainees."
(12) Psychologist licensed under this act employing
professional employes with graduate training in
, psychology.
9 - 8 are appointed by the governor with approval of the Senate.
The ninth is the Commissioner of Professional and
How many people are on the
Board? Occupational Affairs. 2 members are
representatives of the public at large. 6 members are licensed
psychologists, representing broad areas of psychology
How long must people be 3 years
residents of PA before serving
on the Board?
4 years or until a successor has been appointed. Not longer than 4
How long are the terms of service
years, 6 months. If replacing a board member, serve for the
for Board members?
remainder of that member's term. 2 term limit.
How many Board members are A majority. Must be physically present to participate in Board
needed for a quorum? business, unless suspended.
Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary - all elected by the Board
Who are the Board officers?
annually. Secretary does not need to be a Board member.
$60 plus amount of reasonable traveling, hotel and other
What is the per diem for Board
necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties in
members participating in Board
accordance with Commonwealth regulations.
business?
3 - unless the Commissioner of Professional and Occupational
Number of consecutive meetings
Affairs, upon written request from the member, finds that the
missed for a Board Member to
member should be excused from a meeting because of illness or
forfeit seat
the death of a family member.
, 2 - unless the Commissioner of Professional and Occupational
Number of mandated trainings a
Affairs, upon written request from the public member, finds that
public member must miss to
the public member should be excused from a meeting because of
forfeit seat
illness or the death of a family member.
Number of annual Board meetings 6, with additional meetings as needed
(1) To pass upon the qualifications and fitness of
applicants for licenses and reciprocal licenses
(2) To adopt and revise rules and regulations requiring applicants to pass
examinations relating to their qualifications as a prerequisite
to the issuance of license.
(3)To adopt and, from time to time, revise such rules and regulations and
policies
not inconsistent with the law as may be necessary to carry into
effect the provisions of this act. Such rules and regulations shall
include, but not be limited to, standards for professional
Powers of the Board practice and a code of ethics for psychologists in the State.
(4) To examine for, deny, approve, issue, revoke, suspend, restrict,
limit and renew the licenses of psychologist applicants pursuant
to this act and to conduct hearings in connection therewith.
(5) To conduct hearings upon complaints concerning violations
of the provisions of and the rules and regulations adopted
pursuant to this act and cause the
prosecution, impose civil penalties and enjoin any such violations.
(6) To employ, with the approval of the Commissioner of Professional and
Occupational Affairs, a professional credentials evaluator to review
applications.
(7) To waive examination and grant a license in cases deemed
exceptional by the board and in accordance with board
regulations.
-If the revenues raised are not sufficient to meet expenditures
over a two-year period
Conditions under which fees, fines,
-If the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs
and penalties may be raised
determines that the fees established by the board are inadequate
to meet the minimum enforcement efforts required by this act
Where do the fines, fees, and Professional Licensure Augmentation Account
penalties go?
For what can the Board charge Examinations, registrations, renewals, certifications, licensures or applications
fees?
How often and to what entity Annually to the Department of State
must the Board submit a
financial report?
Answers // Latest Update// Already Graded A+
Terms in this set (106)
-Protect the public safety and welfare
-Regulate and control in the public interest
What is the purpose of the -Protect the public from unprofessional, improper, unauthorized
Professional Psychologists and unqualified practice of psychology
Practice Act? -Protect the public from unprofessional conduct by persons
licensed to practice psychology
-Counseling and the use of psychological methods with
persons or groups with adjustment problems in the areas of
Practice of Psychology
work, family, school, and personal relationships
-Measuring and testing of personality, intelligence, aptitudes, and emotions
-Offering services as a psychological consultant.
Application of established principles of learning, motivation,
Definition of Practice of Psychology perception, thinking, and emotional relationships to problems of
personality evaluation, group relations, and behavior
adjustment.
Application of principles of learning and motivation in an
interpersonal situation with the objectives of modification of
Definition of Psychological perception and adjustment, and requiring highly developed
Methods
skills in the disciplines, techniques, and methods of altering
through
learning processes, attitudes, feelings, values, self-concept,
personal goals and adaptive patterns
Interpreting or reporting upon scientific fact or theory in
Definition of Psychological psychology, rendering expert psychological opinion,
Consulting psychological evaluation, or engaging in applied
psychological research
, Psychological assessment and evaluation of abilities, attitudes,
aptitudes, achievements, adjustments, motives, personality
Definition of Measurement and dynamics and/or other psychological attributes of individuals, or
Testing
groups of individuals by means of standardized measurements
or other methods, techniques or procedures recognized by the
science and profession of psychology
(1) Simple acts of persuasion or suggestion by one person to another, or to a
group.
(2) Persons licensed to practice any of the healing arts in this Commonwealth
(3) Qualified members of other recognized professions (e.g.,
clergy, drug and alcohol abuse counselors, mental health
counselors)
(4) Volunteers providing services in crisis or emergency situations.
(4) Person employed as a psychologist by a Federal, State,
county, or municipal agency, or other political
subdivisions
(5) Social Psychologists
(6) Member of the faculty or staff of a duly accredited university,
college, hospital or State-approved nonpublic school
(7) Student, intern or resident in psychology, pursuing a course of study in a
duly
Exemptions from Professional accredited university, provided that such practice and use of title
Psychologists Practice Act constitute a part of his supervised course of study, and he is
designated by such titles as "psychology
intern," "psychology trainee," or other title clearly indicating such training
status.
(8) People conducting or presenting research or other
scientific information regarding psychology
(7) People meeting minimum qualifications for licensure on
temporary assignment in the Commonwealth
(8) I/O Psychologists
(9) Clerical or administrative employe in the performance of
duties incidental to and necessary to the work of a
psychologist
(10) School Psychologists
(11) Psychologist licensed under this act employing and
supervising postdoctoral individuals completing the
experience requirement for licensure who shall be
designated as "psychology interns," "psychology residents" or
"psychological trainees."
(12) Psychologist licensed under this act employing
professional employes with graduate training in
, psychology.
9 - 8 are appointed by the governor with approval of the Senate.
The ninth is the Commissioner of Professional and
How many people are on the
Board? Occupational Affairs. 2 members are
representatives of the public at large. 6 members are licensed
psychologists, representing broad areas of psychology
How long must people be 3 years
residents of PA before serving
on the Board?
4 years or until a successor has been appointed. Not longer than 4
How long are the terms of service
years, 6 months. If replacing a board member, serve for the
for Board members?
remainder of that member's term. 2 term limit.
How many Board members are A majority. Must be physically present to participate in Board
needed for a quorum? business, unless suspended.
Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary - all elected by the Board
Who are the Board officers?
annually. Secretary does not need to be a Board member.
$60 plus amount of reasonable traveling, hotel and other
What is the per diem for Board
necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties in
members participating in Board
accordance with Commonwealth regulations.
business?
3 - unless the Commissioner of Professional and Occupational
Number of consecutive meetings
Affairs, upon written request from the member, finds that the
missed for a Board Member to
member should be excused from a meeting because of illness or
forfeit seat
the death of a family member.
, 2 - unless the Commissioner of Professional and Occupational
Number of mandated trainings a
Affairs, upon written request from the public member, finds that
public member must miss to
the public member should be excused from a meeting because of
forfeit seat
illness or the death of a family member.
Number of annual Board meetings 6, with additional meetings as needed
(1) To pass upon the qualifications and fitness of
applicants for licenses and reciprocal licenses
(2) To adopt and revise rules and regulations requiring applicants to pass
examinations relating to their qualifications as a prerequisite
to the issuance of license.
(3)To adopt and, from time to time, revise such rules and regulations and
policies
not inconsistent with the law as may be necessary to carry into
effect the provisions of this act. Such rules and regulations shall
include, but not be limited to, standards for professional
Powers of the Board practice and a code of ethics for psychologists in the State.
(4) To examine for, deny, approve, issue, revoke, suspend, restrict,
limit and renew the licenses of psychologist applicants pursuant
to this act and to conduct hearings in connection therewith.
(5) To conduct hearings upon complaints concerning violations
of the provisions of and the rules and regulations adopted
pursuant to this act and cause the
prosecution, impose civil penalties and enjoin any such violations.
(6) To employ, with the approval of the Commissioner of Professional and
Occupational Affairs, a professional credentials evaluator to review
applications.
(7) To waive examination and grant a license in cases deemed
exceptional by the board and in accordance with board
regulations.
-If the revenues raised are not sufficient to meet expenditures
over a two-year period
Conditions under which fees, fines,
-If the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs
and penalties may be raised
determines that the fees established by the board are inadequate
to meet the minimum enforcement efforts required by this act
Where do the fines, fees, and Professional Licensure Augmentation Account
penalties go?
For what can the Board charge Examinations, registrations, renewals, certifications, licensures or applications
fees?
How often and to what entity Annually to the Department of State
must the Board submit a
financial report?
