Georgia Psychology Jurisprudence Exam
Questions and Correct Answers
Question 1
Can psychologists withhold records in cases of non-payment?
Correct Answer
No.
Psychologists may not withhold records under their control that are requested and
needed for a client's/patient's emergency treatment solely because payment has
not been received.
Question 2
Describe the general procedures for dealing with a psychologist's potential
impairment
Correct Answer
If self-identified: psychologist shall terminate with patient/client in an appropriate
manner, notify them in writing of the termination, and assist in obtaining other
services
If suspected: write to the board describing the incident, NO PROOF NEEDED.
Board may have you submit to a mental/physical exam by practitioner of their
choice, request records, or refer to you to the Impaired Colleague Assistance
Program (establish diagnosis, treatment plan, & prognosis)
Question 3
What are the 2 types of communication/admissions that are treated as privileged and
thus excluded from evidence on the grounds of Public Policy?
Correct Answer
(1) Communication between the psychologist and patient
(2) Communication between the psychologist and any other mental health agent
who is rendering therapy (or has before), regarding the patient's communications
which are privileged
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,Question 4
When and how do we terminate therapy?
Correct Answer
-When it becomes reasonably clear that the client/patient no longer needs the
service, is not likely to benefit, or is being harmed by continued service.
-When threatened or otherwise endangered by the client/patient or another person
with whom the client/patient has a relationship.
How:
Prior to termination psychologists provide pretermination counseling and suggest
alternative service providers as appropriate. (Except where precluded by the actions
of clients/patients or third-party payers)
Question 5
A president and vice president shall be elected how often and shall serve how long of
a term?
Correct Answer
annually; 1 year term until a successor is elected
Question 6
Psychologists who are licensed by examination by endorsement during the SECOND
year of the biennium (between Jan 1 and Dec 31 of the even numbered year) must
obtain how many CE credits?
Correct Answer
0 (none)
Question 7
The Georgia jurisprudence exam consists of a timed, multiple choice, closed book
exam covering WHAT?
Correct Answer
-current law
-rules and regulations
-general provisions
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,Question 8
What does "test data" refer to?
Correct Answer
-raw and scaled scores
-client/patient responses to test questions or stimuli
-psychologists' notes and recordings concerning client/patient statements and
behavior during an examination
(Portions of test materials that include client/patient responses are included in the
definition of test data)
Question 9
If the Board requests additional information from an applicant, the applicant has ___
___ to respond.
Correct Answer
30 days
(failure to respond will result in denial of the application and closing of the
applicant's file)
Question 10
True or False:
A psychologist who serves as a peer reviewer for the Board for an alleged violation of
the laws or rules will earn 3 ethics CE credits for the current biennium if the
completion of the review is acknowledged by the Board and if the review is submitted
as a written report to the Board.
Correct Answer
True
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, Question 11
An internship/SWE supervisor may not be an employee of an agency which is headed
by whom?
Correct Answer
The supervisee
(They also can't be employed by any entity which the supervisee has an interest)
Question 12
How does informed consent work with a court order or mandate?
Correct Answer
Psychologists inform the individual of the nature of the anticipated services,
including whether the services are court ordered or mandated and any limits of
confidentiality, before proceeding
Question 13
Mental Abilities are psychological as opposed to physical in nature and include (but
are not limited to) what?
Correct Answer
intelligence
cognition
attention
concentration
memory
language
abstraction
creativity
problem solving
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Questions and Correct Answers
Question 1
Can psychologists withhold records in cases of non-payment?
Correct Answer
No.
Psychologists may not withhold records under their control that are requested and
needed for a client's/patient's emergency treatment solely because payment has
not been received.
Question 2
Describe the general procedures for dealing with a psychologist's potential
impairment
Correct Answer
If self-identified: psychologist shall terminate with patient/client in an appropriate
manner, notify them in writing of the termination, and assist in obtaining other
services
If suspected: write to the board describing the incident, NO PROOF NEEDED.
Board may have you submit to a mental/physical exam by practitioner of their
choice, request records, or refer to you to the Impaired Colleague Assistance
Program (establish diagnosis, treatment plan, & prognosis)
Question 3
What are the 2 types of communication/admissions that are treated as privileged and
thus excluded from evidence on the grounds of Public Policy?
Correct Answer
(1) Communication between the psychologist and patient
(2) Communication between the psychologist and any other mental health agent
who is rendering therapy (or has before), regarding the patient's communications
which are privileged
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,Question 4
When and how do we terminate therapy?
Correct Answer
-When it becomes reasonably clear that the client/patient no longer needs the
service, is not likely to benefit, or is being harmed by continued service.
-When threatened or otherwise endangered by the client/patient or another person
with whom the client/patient has a relationship.
How:
Prior to termination psychologists provide pretermination counseling and suggest
alternative service providers as appropriate. (Except where precluded by the actions
of clients/patients or third-party payers)
Question 5
A president and vice president shall be elected how often and shall serve how long of
a term?
Correct Answer
annually; 1 year term until a successor is elected
Question 6
Psychologists who are licensed by examination by endorsement during the SECOND
year of the biennium (between Jan 1 and Dec 31 of the even numbered year) must
obtain how many CE credits?
Correct Answer
0 (none)
Question 7
The Georgia jurisprudence exam consists of a timed, multiple choice, closed book
exam covering WHAT?
Correct Answer
-current law
-rules and regulations
-general provisions
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,Question 8
What does "test data" refer to?
Correct Answer
-raw and scaled scores
-client/patient responses to test questions or stimuli
-psychologists' notes and recordings concerning client/patient statements and
behavior during an examination
(Portions of test materials that include client/patient responses are included in the
definition of test data)
Question 9
If the Board requests additional information from an applicant, the applicant has ___
___ to respond.
Correct Answer
30 days
(failure to respond will result in denial of the application and closing of the
applicant's file)
Question 10
True or False:
A psychologist who serves as a peer reviewer for the Board for an alleged violation of
the laws or rules will earn 3 ethics CE credits for the current biennium if the
completion of the review is acknowledged by the Board and if the review is submitted
as a written report to the Board.
Correct Answer
True
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, Question 11
An internship/SWE supervisor may not be an employee of an agency which is headed
by whom?
Correct Answer
The supervisee
(They also can't be employed by any entity which the supervisee has an interest)
Question 12
How does informed consent work with a court order or mandate?
Correct Answer
Psychologists inform the individual of the nature of the anticipated services,
including whether the services are court ordered or mandated and any limits of
confidentiality, before proceeding
Question 13
Mental Abilities are psychological as opposed to physical in nature and include (but
are not limited to) what?
Correct Answer
intelligence
cognition
attention
concentration
memory
language
abstraction
creativity
problem solving
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