MASS PSYCHOLOGY JURISPRUDENCE EXAM 2026/2027 |
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Domain 1: Licensing & Regulatory Requirements (15 Questions)
Q1: A psychologist applies for licensure in Massachusetts after completing their
doctoral degree. According to M.G.L. c. 112, § 119 and 251 CMR 3.04, what is the
minimum number of supervised experience hours required for licensure?
A. 1,600 hours of post-doctoral experience only
B. 3,200 clock hours completed within 60 consecutive calendar months [CORRECT]
C. 2,000 hours of pre-doctoral internship experience
D. 4,000 hours with at least two years post-doctoral
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Under 251 CMR 3.04(5), the two years of supervised experience required by
M.G.L. c. 112, § 119 shall mean not less than 3,200 clock hours, completed within 60
consecutive calendar months (5 years), unless the Board determines additional time is
warranted. This requirement changed in December 2012, eliminating the fixed one-year
post-doctoral requirement. Option A is incorrect because Massachusetts no longer
requires a fixed post-doctoral year. Option C is incorrect because the requirement is
,3,200 total hours, not 2,000. Option D is incorrect because 4,000 hours exceeds the
minimum requirement.
Q2: Under 251 CMR 3.08, what is the passing score required on the Examination for
Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) in Massachusetts?
A. 450 scaled score
B. 500 scaled score or higher [CORRECT]
C. 70% of questions correct
D. 550 scaled score
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: According to 251 CMR 3.08(3)(d), commencing in April 2001, the passing
score on the national examination in psychology shall be a scaled score of 500 or
higher. This is equivalent to approximately 140 out of 200 scored questions (70%
correct). Option A is below the passing threshold. Option C describes the approximate
percentage but the official standard is the scaled score of 500. Option D exceeds the
required passing score.
Q3: According to 251 CMR 3.10 and M.G.L. c. 112, § 127, when must a Massachusetts
psychology license be renewed?
A. Annually by December 31
,B. Biennially on June 30 of every even-numbered year [CORRECT]
C. Every two years on the licensee's birthday
D. Triennially on September 1
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Per M.G.L. c. 112, § 127 and 251 CMR 3.10(1), licenses shall be valid for two
years and shall be renewed biennially. Applications for renewal must be submitted prior
to June 1, with the renewal period commencing July 1. The Board's FAQ confirms
renewal occurs on June 30 of every even-numbered year. Option A is incorrect because
renewal is not annual. Option C describes some other states' systems but not
Massachusetts. Option D is incorrect regarding both timeframe and date.
Q4: A psychologist licensed in another state for 7 years with a clean record wants to
obtain Massachusetts licensure through reciprocity. Under 251 CMR 3.09, which
credential would qualify them for streamlined reciprocity consideration?
A. Any state psychology license with 3 years of experience
B. ASPPB Certificate of Professional Qualification (CPQ) with minimum 5 years
licensure [CORRECT]
C. National Register listing alone without any other credential
D. EPPP passing score from 10 years ago
Correct Answer: B
, Rationale: Per 251 CMR 3.09(2)(b), the Board will recognize applicants who hold the
ASPPB Certificate of Professional Qualification (CPQ) with a minimum of five years of
licensure in good standing from another state as meeting requirements for reciprocity
licensure. Option A is incorrect because 3 years is insufficient and a CPQ or ABPP
diplomate is specifically required. Option C is partially correct for HSP certification (251
CMR 3.09(3)) but not for basic licensure. Option D is incorrect because while EPPP
scores are transferable, they do not constitute reciprocity credentials.
Q5: Under 251 CMR 3.06, what is required for Health Service Provider (HSP) certification
in addition to basic psychology licensure?
A. An additional 1,000 hours of supervised experience
B. At least two years of full-time supervised health service experience with 800 hours of
direct client contact [CORRECT]
C. Completion of a specialized medical psychology program
D. Passing an additional national health service examination
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Per M.G.L. c. 112, § 120 and 251 CMR 3.06, HSP certification requires at least
two years full-time of supervised health service experience (3,200 hours), of which at
least one year is pre-doctoral and one year is in a health service training program, with
at least 800 clock hours spent providing health services directly to clients and at least
25% of time in direct client contact each year. Option A understates the requirement.
Option C is not required. Option D is incorrect because only the EPPP and jurisprudence
exam are required.
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Domain 1: Licensing & Regulatory Requirements (15 Questions)
Q1: A psychologist applies for licensure in Massachusetts after completing their
doctoral degree. According to M.G.L. c. 112, § 119 and 251 CMR 3.04, what is the
minimum number of supervised experience hours required for licensure?
A. 1,600 hours of post-doctoral experience only
B. 3,200 clock hours completed within 60 consecutive calendar months [CORRECT]
C. 2,000 hours of pre-doctoral internship experience
D. 4,000 hours with at least two years post-doctoral
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Under 251 CMR 3.04(5), the two years of supervised experience required by
M.G.L. c. 112, § 119 shall mean not less than 3,200 clock hours, completed within 60
consecutive calendar months (5 years), unless the Board determines additional time is
warranted. This requirement changed in December 2012, eliminating the fixed one-year
post-doctoral requirement. Option A is incorrect because Massachusetts no longer
requires a fixed post-doctoral year. Option C is incorrect because the requirement is
,3,200 total hours, not 2,000. Option D is incorrect because 4,000 hours exceeds the
minimum requirement.
Q2: Under 251 CMR 3.08, what is the passing score required on the Examination for
Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) in Massachusetts?
A. 450 scaled score
B. 500 scaled score or higher [CORRECT]
C. 70% of questions correct
D. 550 scaled score
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: According to 251 CMR 3.08(3)(d), commencing in April 2001, the passing
score on the national examination in psychology shall be a scaled score of 500 or
higher. This is equivalent to approximately 140 out of 200 scored questions (70%
correct). Option A is below the passing threshold. Option C describes the approximate
percentage but the official standard is the scaled score of 500. Option D exceeds the
required passing score.
Q3: According to 251 CMR 3.10 and M.G.L. c. 112, § 127, when must a Massachusetts
psychology license be renewed?
A. Annually by December 31
,B. Biennially on June 30 of every even-numbered year [CORRECT]
C. Every two years on the licensee's birthday
D. Triennially on September 1
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Per M.G.L. c. 112, § 127 and 251 CMR 3.10(1), licenses shall be valid for two
years and shall be renewed biennially. Applications for renewal must be submitted prior
to June 1, with the renewal period commencing July 1. The Board's FAQ confirms
renewal occurs on June 30 of every even-numbered year. Option A is incorrect because
renewal is not annual. Option C describes some other states' systems but not
Massachusetts. Option D is incorrect regarding both timeframe and date.
Q4: A psychologist licensed in another state for 7 years with a clean record wants to
obtain Massachusetts licensure through reciprocity. Under 251 CMR 3.09, which
credential would qualify them for streamlined reciprocity consideration?
A. Any state psychology license with 3 years of experience
B. ASPPB Certificate of Professional Qualification (CPQ) with minimum 5 years
licensure [CORRECT]
C. National Register listing alone without any other credential
D. EPPP passing score from 10 years ago
Correct Answer: B
, Rationale: Per 251 CMR 3.09(2)(b), the Board will recognize applicants who hold the
ASPPB Certificate of Professional Qualification (CPQ) with a minimum of five years of
licensure in good standing from another state as meeting requirements for reciprocity
licensure. Option A is incorrect because 3 years is insufficient and a CPQ or ABPP
diplomate is specifically required. Option C is partially correct for HSP certification (251
CMR 3.09(3)) but not for basic licensure. Option D is incorrect because while EPPP
scores are transferable, they do not constitute reciprocity credentials.
Q5: Under 251 CMR 3.06, what is required for Health Service Provider (HSP) certification
in addition to basic psychology licensure?
A. An additional 1,000 hours of supervised experience
B. At least two years of full-time supervised health service experience with 800 hours of
direct client contact [CORRECT]
C. Completion of a specialized medical psychology program
D. Passing an additional national health service examination
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Per M.G.L. c. 112, § 120 and 251 CMR 3.06, HSP certification requires at least
two years full-time of supervised health service experience (3,200 hours), of which at
least one year is pre-doctoral and one year is in a health service training program, with
at least 800 clock hours spent providing health services directly to clients and at least
25% of time in direct client contact each year. Option A understates the requirement.
Option C is not required. Option D is incorrect because only the EPPP and jurisprudence
exam are required.
