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TN Psychology Ethics & Jurisprudence Exam
ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
TN Psychology Ethics & Jurisprudence Exam
BATCH 1 – 50 MCQs with Rationales
Question 1
Which authority is responsible for appointing members to the Tennessee Board of Examiners in
Psychology?
A. Tennessee Supreme Court
B. Commissioner of Health
C. Governor
D. Attorney General
Answer: C
Rationale: Board members are appointed by the governor under §63-11-101.
Question 2
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How many total members serve on the Tennessee Board of Examiners in Psychology?
A. 7
B. 9
C. 10
D. 12
Answer: C
Rationale: The board consists of 10 members as established by statute.
Question 3
Which individual must be included among the board’s composition?
A. A licensed psychiatrist
B. A private citizen
C. A nurse practitioner
D. A social worker
Answer: B
Rationale: One private citizen is required on the board.
Question 4
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Which group is specifically required to be represented on the board?
A. Insurance professionals
B. Applied Behavior Analysts
C. Licensed counselors
D. School administrators
Answer: B
Rationale: One ABA is included in board composition.
Question 5
Board members are immune from civil action for:
A. Any personal conduct
B. All criminal acts
C. Actions performed in official duties
D. Ethical violations
Answer: C
Rationale: Immunity applies to official acts performed as board members.
Question 6
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Board members must take which action before beginning service?
A. Pass a jurisprudence exam
B. Take an oath and receive a certificate
C. Complete ethics training
D. File financial disclosures
Answer: B
Rationale: Members must take an oath and receive certification.
Question 7
How often must the board elect a chair and vice-chair?
A. Every two years
B. Every four years
C. Annually
D. Upon vacancy
Answer: C
Rationale: Officers are selected yearly under §63-11-104.
Question 8
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TN Psychology Ethics & Jurisprudence Exam
ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
TN Psychology Ethics & Jurisprudence Exam
BATCH 1 – 50 MCQs with Rationales
Question 1
Which authority is responsible for appointing members to the Tennessee Board of Examiners in
Psychology?
A. Tennessee Supreme Court
B. Commissioner of Health
C. Governor
D. Attorney General
Answer: C
Rationale: Board members are appointed by the governor under §63-11-101.
Question 2
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How many total members serve on the Tennessee Board of Examiners in Psychology?
A. 7
B. 9
C. 10
D. 12
Answer: C
Rationale: The board consists of 10 members as established by statute.
Question 3
Which individual must be included among the board’s composition?
A. A licensed psychiatrist
B. A private citizen
C. A nurse practitioner
D. A social worker
Answer: B
Rationale: One private citizen is required on the board.
Question 4
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Which group is specifically required to be represented on the board?
A. Insurance professionals
B. Applied Behavior Analysts
C. Licensed counselors
D. School administrators
Answer: B
Rationale: One ABA is included in board composition.
Question 5
Board members are immune from civil action for:
A. Any personal conduct
B. All criminal acts
C. Actions performed in official duties
D. Ethical violations
Answer: C
Rationale: Immunity applies to official acts performed as board members.
Question 6
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Board members must take which action before beginning service?
A. Pass a jurisprudence exam
B. Take an oath and receive a certificate
C. Complete ethics training
D. File financial disclosures
Answer: B
Rationale: Members must take an oath and receive certification.
Question 7
How often must the board elect a chair and vice-chair?
A. Every two years
B. Every four years
C. Annually
D. Upon vacancy
Answer: C
Rationale: Officers are selected yearly under §63-11-104.
Question 8
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