CHAPTER 41. STATE BOARD OF PSYCHOLOGY

Question 1

The number of days a licensee has to notify the Board of legal name change and/or change of address on file.

Answer 1

10

Question 2

For purposes of deciding whether a given group qualifies as a “recognized profession” under section 3(3) of the act, the Board will be guided by the criteria in paragraphs (1)—(4)…

Answer 2

(1) The group’s activity and focus must be based on an identifiable body of theoretical knowledge which, although it may include areas of common knowledge shared with psychology, is demonstrably different, in the aggregate, from the body of theoretical knowledge underlying psychology.
(2) The group must regulate entrance into professional membership by means of standards of knowledge, training and proficiency generally accepted by the profession with which it identifies.
(3) The group’s activity must be guided by generally accepted quality standards, ethical principles and requirements for an independent profession.
(4) The group must exhibit the ordinary accoutrements of a profession, which may include, but are not limited to, professional journals, regional and national conferences, specific academic curricula and degrees, continuing education opportunities, regional and national certification and awards for outstanding practice within the profession.

Question 3

For purposes of deciding whether a person doing work of a psychological nature under section 3(3) of the act is a _____ of a recognized profession, the Board will consider whether the person is in compliance with the academic, training and proficiency standards of the profession.

Answer 3

qualified member

Question 4

For purposes of deciding whether a person doing work of a psychological nature under section 3(3) of the act is practicing only within the scope of the recognized profession, the Board will consider whether the professional activities engaged in are generally accepted within the profession as part of its practice and are consistent with the training and code of ethics of the profession.

Answer 4

scope of practice

Question 5

The _____ authorizes the Board to license psychologists and to regulate the practice of psychology in this Commonwealth.

Answer 5

act

Question 6

The _____ maintains that its licensing and regulatory authority extends to psychology practices that provide services to clients/patients with substance abuse problems.

Answer 6

Department of Health/Department

Question 7

The Board has statutory authority to _____, _____ and _____ psychologists in this Commonwealth.

Answer 7

license, regulate, discipline

Question 8

The Board regards the following services as exempt from licensure by the Department: Substance abuse services provided by…(3).

Answer 8

(1) a licensed psychologist functioning as a sole practitioner or by a group practice comprised only of licensed psychologists.
(2) a psychology practice through a psychology trainee completing the supervised experience requirement for licensure.
(3) psychology practice through an unlicensed employee with graduate training in psychology.

Question 9

To be considered for admission to the examination provided in the act, an applicant shall first file with the Board or its designee:… (6).

Answer 9

(1) A completed application form and the application fee.
(2) Official transcripts of graduate work from an accredited college or university.
A criminal history records information report completed by the Penn- sylvania State Police dated within 90 days of the application. If the applicant resides outside of this Commonwealth, the criminal history report shall be completed by the law enforcement agency responsible for criminal history reports in the jurisdiction where the applicant resides.
(4) Child abuse history clearance completed by the Department of Public Welfare dated within 90 days of the application.
(5) An internship verification form and job description.
(6) Other forms or materials requested by the Board.

Question 10

An applicant who has demonstrated compliance with the _____ and
_____ requirements of the act and §§ 41.31 and 41.32 (relating to educational qualifications; and experience qualifications), who has completed the procedures in subsection (a), who has passed the _____ provided for in the act and who has satisfied the other qualifications for licensure set out in the act shall be granted a license by the Board. Only the holder of a _____ license shall have the right and privilege of using the title ‘‘psychologist’’ and of practicing psychology. Other professionals may, however, use official titles and engage in the practice of psychology or do work of a psychological nature insofar as they are excepted from licensure by applicable provisions under section 3 of the act

Answer 10

education, experience, examination, current

Question 11

Each licensee is issued a wall _____ indicating initial licensure and a registration packet including a _____ certificate and a wallet-size license card, both of which show the expiration date of the license.

Answer 11

certificate, biennial renewal

Question 12

Licenses expire on November __ of each _____-numbered year, regardless of the date of issuance.

Answer 12

30, odd-numbered

Question 13

Licenses are renewable for a __-year period beginning December __ of each _____-numbered year.

Answer 13

2-year, 1, odd-numbered

Question 14

The fee for biennial renewal is set by the _____.

Answer 14

Board

Question 15

Late fees as prescribed by the _____ Act shall be added to the renewal fees of licensees who do not submit their renewal applications by December 1 of the year of expiration of their licenses.

Answer 15

Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs Fee Act

Question 16

Upon renewing their licenses, licensees receive new biennial renewal certificates and wallet-size license cards which show the next expiration date of the license. These documents are the only _____ of valid, current licensure.

Answer 16

evidence

Question 17

Fees as prescribed by the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs Fee Act shall be charged for _____ wall certificates and biennial renewal documents.

Answer 17

duplicate

Question 18

Duplicates will be issued only upon submission by the licensee of a _____ statement specifying that the original has been lost or destroyed and stating that the duplicate will be _____ if the original is recovered.

Answer 18

notarized, returned

Question 19

Initial application fee

Answer 19

$105

Question 20

Reapplication fee - first time examination failure

Answer 20

$20

Question 21

Reapplication fee - subsequent examination failure

Answer 21

$90

Question 22

Certification fee

Answer 22

$25

Question 23

Verification fee

Answer 23

$15

Question 24

Biennial renewal fee

Answer 24

$300

Question 25

Application fee - continuing education sponsor/provider approval

Answer 25

$165

Question 26

Fictitious/corporate name registration

Answer 26

$80

Question 27

A person whose psychology license is inactive or has lapsed because of failure to register biennially with the Board shall apply for _____ of licensure on forms prescribed by the Board, shall pay the _____ fee for the current biennium, shall show _____ with continuing education requirements (see § 41.59 (relating to continuing education)), and shall submit a notarized _____ identifying periods of time during which the applicant for reactivation did not practice psychology in this Commonwealth or practiced in a setting where psychologists are exempt from licensure under section 3 of the act. The late renewal fee described in subsection (b) and referenced in § 41.11(d) (relating to licenses) will not be imposed for periods of _____ or practice in an exempt setting.

Answer 27

reactivation, renewal, compliance, affidavit, nonpractice

Question 28

A person whose psychology license is inactive or has lapsed is _____ from practicing psychology in this Commonwealth except in exempt settings as referenced in subsection (a)

Answer 28

prohibited

Question 29

An applicant for reactivation of licensure who engaged in _____ practice in this Commonwealth shall pay a late renewal fee of $__ for each month or part of a month during which the unauthorized practice occurred, as provided in section 225 of the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs Fee Act. This fee is in addition to biennial renewal fees for bienniums during which unauthorized practice occurred.

Answer 29

unauthorized, $5,

Question 30

The payment of late fees and biennial renewal fees does not preclude the Board from taking ____ action against a person who practiced psychology in a nonexempt setting without a current license.

Answer 30

disciplinary

Question 31

A psychologist licensed by the Board may professionally _____ with other licensed psychologists or with licensed chiropractors, medical doctors, nurses, optometrists, doctors of osteopathy, pharmacists, podiatrists, veterinarians, dentists, engineers, nursing home administrators, physical therapists, occupational therapists, audiologists, speech-language pathologists, teachers of the hearing impaired and social workers, if the incorporation is also _____ by Chapters 5, 17, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 37, 39, 40, 42, 45 and 47.

Answer 31

incorporate, authorized

Question 32

The articles of incorporation and _____ statement of the proposed corporation shall be filed with the _____ for review and approval prior to their submission to the _____. The filer shall identify all parties with an _____ interest in the business and all licensed or unlicensed professional _____.

Answer 32

registry, Board, Corporation Bureau, ownership, staff

Question 33

The name of a professional corporation must be approved by the Board prior to its use. Names which contravene the ethical principles set out in § 41.61 (relating to Code of Ethics) or which, when regarded in their entirety, are false, misleading or deceptive will be _____. When applied to names which limit the practice to a particular area of psychology—for example, neuropsychology, clinical psychology or biofeedback—these standards of review require the filer to submit documentation of training sufficient to establish the _____ in that area of the relevant service providers.

Answer 33

disapproved, credentials

Question 34

Psychologists who establish multi-disciplinary practices with nonpsychologists shall ensure that announcements of services to the public _____ represent the professions of service providers.

Answer 34

accurately

Question 35

A psychologist practicing as a sole _____ or in association with other psychologists in a business form other than a professional _____ may do business under a fictitious name.

Answer 35

proprietor, corporation

Question 36

A fictitious name registration shall be filed with the Board for review and approval prior to its submission to the _____. The filer shall identify all _____ with an ownership interest in the business and all licensed or unlicensed professional staff.

Answer 36

Corporation Bureau, parties

Question 37

A _____ name must be approved by the Board prior to its use. Names which contravene the ethical principles set out in § 41.61 (relating to Code of Ethics) or which, when regarded in their entirety, are false, misleading or deceptive will be disapproved. When applied to names which limit the practice to a particular area of psychology—for example, neuropsychology, clinical psychology or biofeedback—these standards of review require the filer to submit documentation of _____ sufficient to establish the credentials in that area of all relevant service providers.

Answer 37

fictitious, training

Question 38

To _____ for licensure, an applicant shall complete the _____ requirements in § 41.31 (relating to educational qualifications), the _____ requirements in § 41.32 (relating to experience qualifications) and the _____ requirements in § 41.41 (relating to examinations).

Answer 38

qualify, educational, experience, examination

Question 39

An applicant for licensure shall submit an application and fee to the Board plus:
(1) In a sealed envelope, signed by the primary _____ on the envelope flap, _____ of post doctoral experience form, quarterly evaluations/ progress reports, which include objectives, prepared during the course of supervision, and a letter describing the supervisory interactions and the supervisor’s judgment of the applicant’s _____ as a psychologist.
(2) An updated criminal history records information report unless submitted to the Board within __ days of the application for licensure under § 41.11(a)(3) (relating to licenses).
(3) An updated Child Abuse History Clearance unless submitted to the Board within __ days of the application for licensure under § 41.11(a)(3).

Answer 39

supervisors, verification, potential, 90, 90

Question 40

To meet the education requirements for licensure under section 6 of the act (63 P. S. § 1206), an applicant shall complete the requirements for a _____ degree in psychology or a field related to psychology as defined in § 41.1 (relating to definitions) (41.31. Educational qualifications).

Answer 40

doctoral

Question 41

For degree holders from a program in the United States, Canada or United States territories, a Verification of Doctoral Program Approval Status completed by the program’s _____ reflecting _____ by the APA or CPA or designation by the ASPPB/National Register Designation Project within __ year from the award of the doctoral degree, and an official transcript from the registrar (41.31. Educational qualifications).

Answer 41

director, accreditation, 1 year, transcript

Question 42

For degree holders from a foreign college or university, an evaluation completed by the _____ evidencing compliance with the educational requirements for degree holders from foreign colleges or universities in § 41.1. The Board will make a determination regarding the applicant’s _____ based upon the evaluation (41.31. Educational qualifications).

Answer 42

National Register, compliance

Question 43

An applicant who does not meet the criteria in paragraph (2) shall complete _____ education or training, or both, from a program accredited by the _____ or the _____ or designated by ASPPB/National Register Designation Project based upon an evaluation of the deficiency by the program. The program director shall certify that the supplemental coursework or experience, or both, makes the applicant _____ to a graduate of that program (41.31. Educational qualifications).

Answer 43

supplemental, APA, CPA, equivalent

Question 44

First-time applicants who enroll in a graduate degree program in psychology or a field related to psychology on or after July 1, 2008, will be evaluated under these regulations. Applicants enrolled prior to this date will be evaluated under regulations in effect at the time of _____. Reapplicants under § 41.42(b) (relating to reexamination) will be evaluated under regulations in effect at the time of reapplication (41.31. Educational qualifications).

Answer 44

enrollment

Question 45

First time applicants who were enrolled in a doctoral degree program prior to March 23, 1991, will have their _____ credentials evaluated under regulations in effect at that time. Applicants who apply under § 41.42(b) will have their credentials evaluated under regulations in effect at the time of reapplication (41.31. Educational qualifications).

Answer 45

education

Question 46

To meet the _____ requirements for licensure under section 6 of the act (63 P. S. § 1206), an applicant shall complete __ year of acceptable postdoctoral supervised experience

Answer 46

experience, 1 year

Question 47

No more than __ hours but no less than __ hours of experience may
be counted per week (41.32. Experience qualifications. Timing).

Answer 47

45, 15

Question 48

__ percent of the required hours must be obtained performing _____, _____, _____, _____, _____ or _____ and _____ supervision or consultation. The remaining required hours may be obtained by teaching in association with an organized psychology program preparing practicing psychologists or a postdoctoral training program, psychological research or any of the categories listed in this paragraph (41.32. Experience qualifications. Timing).

Answer 48

50%, diagnosis, assessment, therapy, other interventions, supervision or consultation, receiving

Question 49

The total experience must be obtained within __-calendar years from the award of the doctoral degree. A psychologist who cannot meet this time frame due to _____ or _____ may apply to the Board in writing for a waiver. The request must include a description of circumstances sufficient to show why compliance was impossible. Waiver requests will be evaluated by the Board on a case-by-case basis and will be approved or disapproved at its discretion (41.32. Experience qualifications. Timing).

Answer 49

10, hardship, medical necessity

Question 50

The required experience may be obtained at more than one entity _____, if the following criteria are met:
(A) The experience is obtained for each entity for a minimum of __ consecutive months.
(B) The experience occurs for a minimum of __ hours per week at each setting.
(C) The total experience for all settings does not exceed __ hours per week.
(D) The experience complies with the requirements in paragraphs (2)
and (3). (41.32. Experience qualifications. Timing)

Answer 50

simultaneously, 6, 15, 45

Question 51

The practice at an entity in which experience is obtained must be _____ with the psychology resident’s education and training (41.32. Experience qualifications. Acceptable experience).

Answer 51

consistent

Question 52

No experience may be obtained where the psychology resident acts _____ (for example, as a qualified member of another recognized profession under section 3(3) of the act (41.32. Experience qualifications. Acceptable experience).

Answer 52

independently

Question 53

All experience, including that obtained during consultation, must be obtained under the supervision of a _____ (41.32. Experience qualifications. Supervision).

Answer 53

primary supervisor

Question 54

If the experience is obtained from more than __ entity, the psychology resident shall obtain a primary _____ for each
entity (41.32. Experience qualifications. Supervision).

Answer 54

1, supervisor

Question 55

The primary supervisor may delegate supervision over the psychology resident to a _____ supervisor for up to __ hour per week (41.32. Experience qualifications. Supervision).

Answer 55

delegated, 1

Question 56

A psychology resident who cannot comply
with the supervisory requirements, may, upon a showing of exceptional circumstances, request the Board to approve a detailed written plan for _____. The granting of such a request is at the Board’s discretion. The Board will evaluate each plan submitted and each psychology resident’s situation on a case-by-case basis (41.32. Experience qualifications. Exceptional circumstances).

Answer 56

supervision

Question 57

First-time applicants for licensure who commenced postdoctoral supervised experience prior to December 6, 2010, will have their postdoctoral experience credentials evaluated under regulations in effect _____ to that date. Applicants who commence postdoctoral supervised experience after that date will have their postdoctoral experience evaluated under the regulations in effect at that time (41.32. Experience qualifications. Effective date).

Answer 57

prior

Question 58

Upon completion of the required supervisory hours, a psychology resident may practice psychology under the supervision of a _____ until the psychology resident obtains a _____, under § 41.58 (relating to standards for the employment and supervision of unlicensed persons with graduate training in psychology) or may practice psychology in exempt settings under section 3(4), (6), (8) and (10) of the act (41.32. Experience qualifications. Supervised practice following completion of training).

Answer 58

licensed psychologist, license

Question 59

(a) Primary and delegated supervisors are required to: (1) Be currently _____ while providing supervision.
(41.33. Supervisors)

Answer 59

licensed

Question 60

(a) Primary and delegated supervisors are required to: (2) Be _____ by training and experience to practice in the psychology
resident’s areas of _____ practice.
(41.33. Supervisors)

Answer 60

qualified, supervised

Question 61

(a) Primary and delegated supervisors are required to: (3) _____, be an _____ of, or be in _____ status with the entity employing the psychology resident.
(41.33. Supervisors)

Answer 61

own, employee, contract

Question 62

(a) Primary and delegated supervisors are required to: (4) Review issues of practice and _____ with the psychology resident.
(41.33. Supervisors)

Answer 62

ethics

Question 63

(a) Primary and delegated supervisors are required to: (5) Meet individually face-to-face with the psychology resident for an _____ supervisory total of at least __ hours per week. (41.33. Supervisors)

Answer 63

average, 2

Question 64

(a) Primary and delegated supervisors are required to: (6) Maintain notes or records of scheduled supervisory sessions until the psychology resident obtains a license or for at least __ years, whichever is _____.
(41.33. Supervisors)

Answer 64

10, greater

Question 65

(a) Primary and delegated supervisors are required to: (7) Ensure that the psychology resident’s status is made known to _____ and to third-party _____. (41.33. Supervisors)

Answer 65

client/patients, payors

Question 66

(a) Primary and delegated supervisors are required to: (8) Prepare written evaluations/progress reports at least _____ delineating the psychology resident’s strengths and weaknesses. These evaluations/ reports must be included with the applicant’s _____ for licensure.
(41.33. Supervisors)

Answer 66

quarterly, application

Question 67

(b) Primary and delegated supervisors may not: (1) Be _____ to the psychology resident’s control or influence. (41.33. Supervisors)

Answer 67

subject

Question 68

(b) Primary and delegated supervisors may not: (2) Be _____ to the psychology resident by blood or marriage. (41.33. Supervisors)

Answer 68

related

Question 69

(b) Primary and delegated supervisors may not: (3) Be involved in a _____ relationship, as defined in Principle 6(b) of the Code of Ethics (§ 41.61, Principle (B)), with the psychology resident. (41.33. Supervisors)

Answer 69

dual

Question 70

(b) Primary and delegated supervisors may not: (4) _____ or have _____ the psychology resident. (41.33. Supervisors)

Answer 70

treat, treated

Question 71

(b) Primary and delegated supervisors may not: (5) Be the subject of an active _____ or _____ by a licensing board. In the event that disciplinary action is taken against the supervisor during the supervisory period, the supervisor shall immediately _____ the psychology resident and _____ the psychology resident in immediately obtaining a new supervisor. (41.33. Supervisors)

Answer 71

suspension, revocation, notify, assist

Question 72

(b) Primary and delegated supervisors may not: (6) _____ fees, honoraria, favors or gifts from the psychology resident. (41.33. Supervisors)

Answer 72

Accept

Question 73

(c) In addition to the responsibilities for primary and delegated supervisors in
subsection (a), primary supervisors shall: (1) Beginning December 1, 2015, complete either a _____ in _____ from a psychology doctoral degree program or __ hours of continuing education in supervision. (41.33. Supervisors)

Answer 73

course in supervision, 3

Question 74

(c) In addition to the responsibilities for primary and delegated supervisors in
subsection (a), primary supervisors shall: (2) Develop with the psychology resident _____ to be achieved during supervision. (41.33. Supervisors)

Answer 74

objectives

Question 75

(c) In addition to the responsibilities for primary and delegated supervisors in
subsection (a), primary supervisors shall: (3) Be _____ to the psychology resident for consultation and to _____ of the psychology resident to answer questions and respond to concerns. (41.33. Supervisors)

Answer 75

accessible, clients/patients

Question 76

(c) In addition to the responsibilities for primary and delegated supervisors in
subsection (a), primary supervisors shall: (4) Be _____ to each client/patient for psychology _____ provided by the psychology resident. (41.33. Supervisors)

Answer 76

responsible, services

Question 77

(c) In addition to the responsibilities for primary and delegated supervisors in
subsection (a), primary supervisors shall: (5) Be authorized to interrupt or _____ the services being provided by the psychology resident to a client/patient and, if necessary, to terminate the supervisory relationship. (41.33. Supervisors)

Answer 77

terminate

Question 78

(c) In addition to the responsibilities for primary and delegated supervisors in
subsection (a), primary supervisors shall: (6) _____ client/patient sessions of the psychology resident or review verbatim _____ of these sessions on a _____ basis. (41.33. Supervisors)

Answer 78

Observe, recordings, quarterly

Question 79

(c) In addition to the responsibilities for primary and delegated supervisors in
subsection (a), primary supervisors shall: (7) At least quarterly, in supervisory meetings, _____ and apprise the psychology resident about areas of progress and needed improvement, _____ applicable professional literature and assist the resident in gaining a level of skill necessary for _____ practice. (41.33. Supervisors)

Answer 79

evaluate, recommend, independent

Question 80

(c) In addition to the responsibilities for primary and delegated supervisors in
subsection (a), primary supervisors shall: (8) Assist the psychology resident in working with professionals in other _____ as indicated by the needs of each client/patient and periodically observe these cooperative encounters. (41.33. Supervisors)

Answer 80

disciplines

Question 81

(c) In addition to the responsibilities for primary and delegated supervisors in
subsection (a), primary supervisors shall: (9) Ensure that the psychology resident has access to _____ consultation, as necessary. (41.33. Supervisors)

Answer 81

multidisciplinary

Question 82

(c) In addition to the responsibilities for primary and delegated supervisors in
subsection (a), primary supervisors shall: (10) _____ the supervision provided by any delegated supervisor. (41.33. Supervisors)

Answer 82

Monitor

Question 83

(c) In addition to the responsibilities for primary and delegated supervisors in
subsection (a), primary supervisors shall: (11) At the _____ of the period of supervision, _____ the psychology resident’s level of professional competence and theoretical knowledge in the areas of assessment, diagnosis, effective interventions, consultation, evaluation of programs, supervision of others, strategies of scholarly inquiry, cultural/ individual diversity and professional conduct. This evaluation must be _____ and included as part of the _____ of post doctoral experience submitted to the Board with the applicant’s application for licensure.
(41.33. Supervisors)

Answer 83

conclusion, evaluate, signed, verification

Question 84

To be eligible to take the licensure examinations, the applicant shall have obtained a _____ in psychology or a field related to psychology and completed all degree requirements in § 41.31 (relating to educational qualifications). (41.41. Examinations)

Answer 84

doctoral degree

Question 85

Applicants shall obtain a passing score on the _____ and _____ to qualify for licensure. Information about the contents of the examinations is available from the Board office. (41.41. Examinations)

Answer 85

Examination for Professional Practice In Psychology (EPPP), Pennsylvania Psychology Law Examination (PPLE)

Question 86

An applicant who has been deemed ineligible to take the examinations shall be notified in writing of the _____ for ineligibility, whereupon the applicant may, within __ days of the notice, _____ the causes for the ineligibility or file a request for reconsideration. A request for reconsideration must give the _____ for the applicant’s request, must be accompanied by documentary materials not previously _____ which the applicant wishes the Board to consider, and may include a request for an informal _____ before the Board. (41.41. Examinations)

Answer 86

reasons, 30, correct, reasons, submitted, interview

Question 87

(a) After first-time failure, candidates may take a second examination upon filing an updated _____ and paying the reapplication _____—first time examination failure specified in § 41.12 (relating to fees), but only after the expiration of __ months and within __ years following the first examination date. (41.42. Reexamination)

Answer 87

application, fee, 6, 2

Question 88

(b) After subsequent unsuccessful examinations, applicants may reapply to take any portion of the examination after __ days following the failure, but shall satisfy the administrative, education and experience requirements prevailing at the time of the reapplication, file a verification of experience form and pay the reapplication fee—subsequent examination failure specified in § 41.12.(41.42. Reexamination)

Answer 88

60

Question 89

(c) The applicant will be judged pass or fail on the basis of the standards prevailing at the time of _____. (41.42. Reexamination)

Answer 89

reexamination

Question 90

No applicant will be permitted to sit for more than __ examinations in any __-year period. (41.42. Reexamination)

Answer 90

4, 1

Question 91

(a) Under section 3.2(6) of the act (63 P. S. § 1203.2(6)), the Board may waive _____ and grant a license in cases it deems exceptional by virtue of the applicant’s international or national reputation for having made an extraordinary contr_____ibution to the science or practice of psychology, if, in the opinion of the Board, the applicant possesses current _____ to practice. (41.43. Waiver of examination)

Answer 91

examination, examination, competency

Question 92

(b) Applicants seeking licensure without examination under this section shall formally _____ the Board in writing to consider documentation supporting their request for a waiver. (41.43. Waiver of examination)

Answer 92

petition

Question 93

(c) Each decision on a petition for waiver shall be within the discretion of the _____ and shall be communicated to the applicant in _____, with the _____ for the decision specified. (41.43. Waiver of examination)

Answer 93

Board, writing, reasons

Question 94

The Board requires psychology trainees and licensees to limit their practices to areas of demonstrated ____, as expounded in Principle 2 of § 41.61 (relating to Code of Ethics). (41.51. Areas of acceptable practice)

Answer 94

competence

Question 95

(a) A person who holds a current license or certificate to practice psychology issued by a statutory board of psychologist examiners of a state with requirements for licensure which are deemed by the Board to be _____ to those of the Commonwealth may be exempt from _____. Application for licensure under these circumstances shall be made on forms supplied by the Board and shall be accompanied by the initial application _____ specified in § 41.12 (relating to fees). (41.52. Persons licensed in other states)

Answer 95

equivalent, examination, fees

Question 96

(b) An applicant who has passed the _____ portion of the examination with a score equivalent to or higher than the passing score then prevailing in this _____ will not be required to repeat this portion of the examination.(41.52. Persons licensed in other states)

Answer 96

National, Commonwealth

Question 97

(c) In accordance with section 3(7) of the act (63 P. S. § 1203(7)), a psychologist licensed for independent practice by a statutory board of psychologist examiners of another state or a province of Canada, whose license is current and in good standing, may practice psychology on ______ assignment in this Commonwealth for up to __ months, after written notification to the Board and receipt from the Board, in writing, of temporary _____ to practice. The Board will grant no more than __ extension of the 6-month period, the extension not to exceed an additional 6 months. Requests for extensions shall be made to the Board in writing. A psychologist on temporary assignment in this Commonwealth for an aggregate of no more than __ days is exempted from the _____ requirement. (41.52. Persons licensed in other states)

Answer 97

temporary, 6, permission, 1, 14, notification

Question 98

As necessary, the Board will adopt procedures to assist it in processing ______ in an orderly fashion (41.53. Adoption of Board procedures)

Answer 98

applications

Question 99

The Board will give official consideration only to communications which are made in _____ and which are directed to the Board _____. Communications from the Board will not be deemed _____ unless they are authorized by the Board or are generated in writing by an officer of the Board. Unilateral communications from individual Board members are not _____ Board communications. (41.55. Communications to and from the Board)

Answer 99

writing, office, writing, official

Question 100

Under section 3(10) of the act (63 P. S. § 1203(10)), school psychologists certified by the Department of _____ may perform in _____ those acts which they are permitted to perform in the public and private schools of this Commonwealth. (41.56. Private practice by certified school psychologists)

Answer 100

Education, private practice

Question 101

A person engaged in the private practice of school psychology under this section shall satisfy the following criteria: (1) The person shall hold a current certificate as an _____ I or II in school psychology issued by the Department of Education. (41.56. Private practice by certified school psychologists)

Answer 101

Educational Specialist

Question 102

A person engaged in the private practice of school psychology under this section shall satisfy the following criteria: (2) Concurrently with engaging in private practice, the person shall be _____ in a school in this _____ as a school psychologist in good standing. (41.56. Private practice by certified school psychologists)

Answer 102

employed, Commonwealth

Question 103

(a) This section sets out the Board’s _____ requirements for the maintenance of professional records by psychologists. These requirements express the Board’s belief that a psychologist’s commitment to the welfare of a client/patient includes the duty to _____ accurately that person’s progress through the evaluation and intervention process. Compliance with this section does not _____ psychologists from complying with stricter standards otherwise imposed by State or Federal law or regulation or by institutional requirements. (41.57. Professional records)

Answer 103

minimum, record, excuse

Question 104

(b) A psychologist shall maintain a legible record for each client/patient which includes, at a minimum: (1) The _____ and _____ of the client/patient and, if the client/patient is a minor, the names of the _____ or the name of the _____. If a minor’s parents are separated, notation of legal _____ arrangements is required. (41.57. Professional records)

Answer 104

name, address, parents, legal guardian, custodial

Question 105

(b) A psychologist shall maintain a legible record for each client/patient which includes, at a minimum: (2) The presenting _____ or purpose or _____. (41.57. Professional records)

Answer 105

problem, diagnosis

Question 106

(b) A psychologist shall maintain a legible record for each client/patient which includes, at a minimum: (3) The _____ arrangement. (41.57. Professional records)

Answer 106

fee

Question 107

(b) A psychologist shall maintain a legible record for each client/patient which includes, at a minimum: (4) The _____ and ______ of each service contact. (41.57. Professional records)

Answer 107

date, substance

Question 108

(b) A psychologist shall maintain a legible record for each client/patient which includes, at a minimum: (5) Test _____ or other evaluative results obtained and basic test _____ from which they were derived. (41.57. Professional records)

Answer 108

results, data

Question 109

(b) A psychologist shall maintain a legible record for each client/patient which includes, at a minimum: (6) Notation and results of formal _____ with other providers. (41.57. Professional records)

Answer 109

consults

Question 110

(b) A psychologist shall maintain a legible record for each client/patient which includes, at a minimum: (7) A copy of all test or other evaluative _____ prepared as part of the professional relationship. (41.57. Professional records)

Answer 110

reports

Question 111

(b) A psychologist shall maintain a legible record for each client/patient which includes, at a minimum: (8) _____, if any, by the client/patient for release of records or
information. (41.57. Professional records)

Answer 111

Authorizations

Question 112

(c) A psychologist shall store and dispose of written, electronic and other records in a manner which insures their _____. (41.57. Professional records)

Answer 112

confidentiality

Question 113

(d) To meet the requirements of this section, so as to provide a formal record for review, but not necessarily for other legal purposes, a psychologist shall assure that all data entries in professional records are maintained for at least __ years after the last date that _____ was rendered. A psychologist shall also abide by other legal requirements for record retention, even if longer periods of retention are required for other purposes. (41.57. Professional records)

Answer 113

5, service

Question 114

(e) A psychologist shall provide for the confidential _____ of records in the event of the psychologist’s withdrawal from practice, incapacity or death. (41.57. Professional records)

Answer 114

disposition

Question 115

(f) Failure to comply with this section shall subject the violator to _____ action under section 8(a)(15) of the act (63 P. S. § 1208(a)(15)). (41.57. Professional records)

Answer 115

disciplinary

Question 116

(a) Statutory authority and purpose. Under section 3(12) of the act (63 P. S. § 1203(12)), psychologists licensed by the Board may employ ‘‘professional employees with graduate training in psychology,’’ who ‘‘shall perform their duties under the full direction, control and supervision of a licensed psychologist.’’ Section 41.58 sets standards for the employment and supervision of unlicensed persons who come within the statutory language. Section 41.58 does not apply to persons completing the experience requirement for _____, to employees who are licensed and regulated by other _____ in the Bureau, or to employees of psychologists practicing in _____ exempted from the licensure requirement under section 3(4), (6), (8) and (10) of the act. (41.58. Standards for the employment and supervision of unlicensed persons with graduate training in psychology)

Answer 116

licensure, Boards, settings

Question 117

(b) Responsibilities of employing psychologists and supervising psychologists. The _____ psychologist shall ensure that the employe has satisfied the _____ requirement set out in the definition of ‘‘graduate training in psychology’’ in § 41.1 (relating to definitions) and shall bear full professional responsibility for the _____ of every client/patient served by the employe. The employing psychologist shall _____ the employe as set out in subsection (c) or shall assign the supervisory function to another licensed psychologist affiliated with the employment setting. A _____ psychologist shall be qualified to render competently every psychological service which the employe undertakes, except that clearly defined areas of the employe’s supervision may be delegated to other professionals affiliated with the employment setting whose competence in the delegated areas has been demonstrated by previous education, training and experience. Although the employing psychologist shall continue to bear the ultimate _____ for services rendered by the employe, a psychologist who supervises an unlicensed person under this section shall be individually responsible for activities of that person performed under the psychologist’s supervision or pursuant to the psychologist’s delegation. (41.58. Standards for the employment and supervision of unlicensed persons with graduate training in psychology)

Answer 117

employing, education, welfare, supervise, supervising, responsibility, supervision

Question 118

(c) Supervision requirements. The Board recognizes that variations in the training of unlicensed employees will require individually tailored supervision. The following are the minimum supervisory requirements acceptable to the Board: (1) The supervisor shall ensure that the employe possesses _____ commensurate with the work assigned. (41.58. Standards for the employment and supervision of unlicensed persons with graduate training in psychology)

Answer 118

skills

Question 119

(c) Supervision requirements. The Board recognizes that variations in the training of unlicensed employees will require individually tailored supervision. The following are the minimum supervisory requirements acceptable to the Board: (2) The supervisor shall plan all _____ delivery procedures in _____ with the employe. The supervisor shall acquire knowledge of clients/patients, through face-to-face contact when necessary, sufficient to carry out this duty effectively.(41.58. Standards for the employment and supervision of unlicensed persons with graduate training in psychology)

Answer 119

service, consultation

Question 119

(c) Supervision requirements. The Board recognizes that variations in the training of unlicensed employees will require individually tailored supervision. The following are the minimum supervisory requirements acceptable to the Board: (6) The supervisor shall ensure that the employe _____ all reports, records and other communications prepared by the employe for distribution or maintenance within the employment setting. Written communications prepared by the employe for distribution outside the employment setting shall be signed by the employe and countersigned as ‘‘_____ and _____ by’’ the supervisor. (41.58. Standards for the employment and supervision of unlicensed persons with graduate training in psychology)

Answer 119

signs, “reviewed and approved by”

Question 120

(c) Supervision requirements. The Board recognizes that variations in the training of unlicensed employees will require individually tailored supervision. The following are the minimum supervisory requirements acceptable to the Board: (3) The supervisor shall establish and maintain a level of supervisory _____ consistent with professional standards. These standards require regular _____ consultation with the employe, either individually or in a group. In particular, the supervisor shall acquaint the employe with the Code of Ethics found in § 41.61 (relating to Code of Ethics) and shall, under that section, be _____ for ethical violations by the employe. (41.58. Standards for the employment and supervision of unlicensed persons with graduate training in psychology)

Answer 120

contact, face-to-face, accountable

Question 121

(c) Supervision requirements. The Board recognizes that variations in the training of unlicensed employees will require individually tailored supervision. The following are the minimum supervisory requirements acceptable to the Board: (4) The supervisor shall be available for _____ consultation and intervention.(41.58. Standards for the employment and supervision of unlicensed persons with graduate training in psychology)

Answer 121

emergency

Question 122

(c) Supervision requirements. The Board recognizes that variations in the training of unlicensed employees will require individually tailored supervision. The following are the minimum supervisory requirements acceptable to the Board: (5) The supervisor shall maintain an ongoing record detailing the _____ in which the employe is engaged, the level of _____ in each, and the _____ of all procedures. (41.58. Standards for the employment and supervision of unlicensed persons with graduate training in psychology)

Answer 122

activities, competence, outcome

Question 123

(c) Supervision requirements. The Board recognizes that variations in the training of unlicensed employees will require individually tailored supervision. The following are the minimum supervisory requirements acceptable to the Board: (7) The supervisor shall ensure that the employe’s supervised status is made known to _____ and that the employe’s title clearly indicates this status. The supervisor shall provide clients/patients with specific information regarding the employe’s qualifications and functions. (41.58. Standards for the employment and supervision of unlicensed persons with graduate training in psychology)

Answer 123

clients/patients, title

Question 124

“The period from December 1 of an odd-numbered year to November 30 of the next odd-numbered year.” (41.59. Continuing education. Definitions)

Answer 124

Biennium

Question 124

(e) Noncompliance with this section will be considered _____ conduct and will subject the noncomplying psychologist to disciplinary action under section 8(b) of the act (63 P. S. § 1208(b)). (41.58. Standards for the employment and supervision of unlicensed persons with graduate training in psychology)

Answer 124

unprofessional

Question 124

(c) Supervision requirements. The Board recognizes that variations in the training of unlicensed employees will require individually tailored supervision. The following are the minimum supervisory requirements acceptable to the Board: (9) The supervisor shall simultaneously supervise no more than __ full- time or their equivalent in part-time employes. Designation of full-time and part-time shall be made in accordance with the employer’s own personnel policy. (41.58. Standards for the employment and supervision of unlicensed persons with graduate training in psychology)

Answer 124

3

Question 125

(c) Supervision requirements. The Board recognizes that variations in the training of unlicensed employees will require individually tailored supervision. The following are the minimum supervisory requirements acceptable to the Board: (8) The supervisor shall inform clients/patients of the employe about the possibility of periodic _____ with the supervisor at their or the supervisor’s request. (41.58. Standards for the employment and supervision of unlicensed persons with graduate training in psychology)

Answer 125

meetings

Question 126

(d) Billing and public announcements. The employing psychologist shall disclose the unlicensed, _____ status of the employe when billing for psychological services of the employe and in public announcements of services and fees involving the employe. (41.58. Standards for the employment and supervision of unlicensed persons with graduate training in psychology)

Answer 126

supervised

Question 127

One CEU equals __ contact hours. (41.59. Continuing education. Definitions)

Answer 127

10

Question 127

“A unit for measuring contact hours of continuing education.” (41.59. Continuing education. Definitions)

Answer 127

Continuing Education Unit

Question 128

“A unit of measure equaling 50 to 60 minutes of participation in an approved continuing education course or program.” (41.59. Continuing education. Definitions)

Answer 128

Contact Hour

Question 129

(b) Continuing education requirement for biennial renewal. As a condition of
biennial license renewal, a psychologist shall have completed during the preceding biennium a minimum of __ contact hours (__ CEUs) of continuing education in acceptable courses, programs or activities which shall include at least __ contact hours per biennium in _____. (41.59. Continuing education).

Answer 129

30, 3, 3, ethical issues

Question 130

(c) Reports to the Board. A psychologist shall _____ to compliance with the contact hours requirement at the time of biennial renewal. (41.59. Continuing education).

Answer 130

certify

Question 130

(b) Continuing education requirement for biennial renewal. Up to __ contact hours in excess of 30 from the immediately preceding biennium may be carried over from one biennium to the next. (41.59. Continuing education).

Answer 130

10

Question 131

(b) Continuing education requirement for biennial renewal. Excess hours in ethical issues may not be used to satisfy the ethics requirement for the succeeding biennium but may be credited toward the _____ requirement. (41.59. Continuing education).

Answer 131

total

Question 132

(c) Reports to the Board. A psychologist shall retain for at least __ bienniums, certificates, transcripts or other documentation showing completion of the prescribed number of contact hours. These records are subject to _____ by the Board. (41.59. Continuing education).

Answer 132

2, audit

Question 132

(d) Approved sponsors; acceptable courses and programs. (1) Courses and programs approved by Board-approved _____ will be accepted as satisfying all or part of the continuing education requirement. It is the responsibility of the _____ to ascertain the approval status of the
sponsor before undertaking a continuing education activity. (41.59. Continuing education).

Answer 132

sponsors, psychologist

Question 133

(d) Approved sponsors; acceptable courses and programs. (2) Irrespective of the sponsor, the Board reserves the right to _____ a continuing education course/program submitted by a psychologist if it is outside the scope of practice of psychology or is otherwise unacceptable because of presentation or content. The Board will not accept courses/programs which are unrelated to the actual _____ of psychology—for example, instruction in office management or practice building. (41.59. Continuing education).

Answer 133

reject, practice

Question 134

(d) Approved sponsors; acceptable courses and programs. (2)… A psychologist will be notified of a rejected course/program in _____, along with the _____ for the rejection. (41.59. Continuing education).

Answer 134

writing, reason

Question 135

(d) Approved sponsors; acceptable courses and programs. (3) The Board has approved the following sponsors:
(i) _____ colleges or universities as long as the course/program corresponds to the scope of practice of psychology and generates semester/ quarter hour _____.
(ii) The _____ and APA-approved sponsors.
(iii) Sponsors approved by the _____ who meet the criteria of paragraph (4). Programs offered by these sponsors shall relate to the practice of psychology. (41.59. Continuing education).

Answer 135

Accredited, credit, American Psychological Association (APA), American Medical Association

Question 136

(d) Approved sponsors; acceptable courses and programs. (4) The Board will consider for approval, on a _____ basis, National and regional professional associations which offer courses and programs for psychologists, and sponsors approved by these associations. An association seeking Board approval for itself or its sponsors shall submit an _____ to the Board. The applicant will be _____ of approval or disapproval in writing. Notifications of disapproval will set forth reasons. (41.59. Continuing education).

Answer 136

biennial, application, notified

Question 137

(d) Approved sponsors; acceptable courses and programs. (5) The Board may _____ approval of a sponsor for cause. The sponsor will be notified in writing of the reasons for withdrawal of approval. (41.59. Continuing education).

Answer 137

withdraw

Question 138

(d) Approved sponsors; acceptable courses and programs. (4)… The Board will not approve a sponsor unless it:
(i) Offers courses/programs with specific learning _____.
(ii) Has a procedure for determining consumers’ perceptions of the
extent to which the objectives have been met. (41.59. Continuing education).

Answer 138

objectives, procedure

Question 139

(e) Home study. A psychologist may accrue up to __ of the required contact hours in home study courses offered by approved sponsors as long as the course has specific learning objectives and the sponsor evaluates the extent of learning that has taken place. (41.59. Continuing education).

Answer 139

15

Question 140

(f) Instruction. (1) A psychologist may accrue up to __ of the required contact hours by offering one of the following:
(i) A _____ in psychology for a regionally accredited college or university if the course generates semester/quarter hour credit.
(ii) A _____ for an approved sponsor. (41.59. Continuing education).

Answer 140

15, course, workshop

Question 141

(f) Instruction. (2) A clock hour of instruction equals __ contact hour. An individual course or workshop may be credited to the instructor only once every __ years. The hours of continuing education granted to a psychologist who participates as a workshop instructor will be determined by _____ the number of continuing education hours granted for the workshop by the number of _____ participating in the workshop. (41.59. Continuing education).

Answer 141

1, 4, dividing, instructors

Question 142

(g) Professional writing. (1) A psychologist may accrue the equivalent of up to __ of the required contact hours by writing one of the following:
(i) An article published in a _____ abstracted in PSYCHLIT.
(ii) A _____, or more, in a text or trade book for psychologists published by a commercial publisher or a state or National psychological association. (41.59. Continuing education).

Answer 142

10, journal, chapter

Question 143

(g) Professional writing. (2) No more than __ contact hour equivalents of professional writing may be granted for one article or chapter published during the preceding biennium. Ten hours per publication, divided by the number of authors, will result in the number of contact hours granted per person per publication. (41.59. Continuing education).

Answer 143

10

Question 144

(h) Exemptions and prorations. (1) The Board will exempt from the continuing education requirement a psychologist who received a license within __ years of the psychologist’s _____ application for biennial renewal. (41.59. Continuing education).

Answer 144

2, first

Question 145

(i) Reinstatement of licensure. Reinstatement of licensure shall be subject to the following conditions:
(1) A person whose license has lapsed or been inactive shall show compliance with the continuing education requirement during the biennium immediately _____ the request for reinstatement. (41.59. Continuing education).

Answer 145

preceding

Question 145

(h) Exemptions and prorations. (2) A psychologist who is licensed under § 41.52 (relating to persons licensed in other states) shall comply with the continuing education requirement, but the psychologist’s contact hours will be prorated on a _____ basis from the date of _____ in this Commonwealth to the next biennial _____ date. Each quarter will consist of __ months. Beginning with the quarter immediately following licensure in this Commonwealth, at least __ contact hours (.375 CEU) shall be earned for each quarter. (41.59. Continuing education).

Answer 145

quarterly, licensure, renewal, 3, 3.75

Question 146

(i) Reinstatement of licensure. Reinstatement of licensure shall be subject to the following conditions:
(2) A person whose license has been suspended or restricted shall show compliance with the continuing education requirement during the _____ of suspension or restriction. (41.59. Continuing education).

Answer 146

period

Question 147

(j) Waivers. A psychologist who cannot meet the continuing education requirement may apply to the Board in writing for a _____. The request shall include a description of circumstances sufficient to show why compliance is _____. Waiver requests will be evaluated by the _____ on a case-by-case basis and will be approved or disapproved at its discretion. (41.59. Continuing education).

Answer 147

waiver, impossible, Board

Question 148

Principle 3 (41.61. Code of Ethics.)

Answer 148

Moral and legal standards

Question 148

(k) Curing deficiencies. A psychologist with a deficiency in contact hours may apply to the Board in writing for leave to make up the contact hours in arrears. The request shall include an explanation of why the deficiency occurred and a plan, along with the estimated time needed, for curing it. Requests will be evaluated by the Board on a case-by-case basis and will be approved or disap- proved at its discretion.(41.59. Continuing education).

Question 148

Principle 1 (41.61. Code of Ethics.)

Answer 148

Responsibility

Question 149

Principle 2 (41.61. Code of Ethics.)

Answer 149

Competency

Question 150

Principle 4 (41.61. Code of Ethics.)

Answer 150

Public statement

Question 151

Principle 5 (41.61. Code of Ethics.)

Answer 151

Confidentiality

Question 152

Principle 6 (41.61. Code of Ethics.)

Answer 152

Welfare of the consumer

Question 153

Principle 9 (41.61. Code of Ethics.)

Answer 153

Research with human participants

Question 154

Principle 7 (41.61. Code of Ethics.)

Answer 154

Professional relationships

Question 155

Principle 8 (41.61. Code of Ethics.)

Answer 155

Utilization of assessment

Question 156

Principle 10 (41.61. Code of Ethics.)

Answer 156

Care and use of animals in research

Question 157

(a) General rule. Under 23 Pa.C.S. § 6311 (relating to persons required to report suspected child abuse), psychologists who, in the course of their employment, occupation or practice of their _____, come into contact with children shall report or cause a report to be made to the Department of _____ when they have _____ cause to suspect on the basis of their professional or other training or experience, that a child coming before them in their professional or official capacity is a victim of child abuse. (41.71. Suspected child abuse—mandated reporting requirements)

Answer 157

profession, Public Welfare, reasonable

Question 158

(b) Staff members of public or private agencies, institutions and facilities. Psychologists who are _____ members of a medical or other public or private institution, school, facility or agency, and who, in the course of their employment, occupation or practice of their profession, come into contact with children shall immediately _____ the person in _____ of the institution, school, facility or agency or the designated agent of the person in charge when they have reasonable cause to suspect on the basis of their professional or other training or experience, that a child coming before them in their professional or official capacity is a victim of child abuse. Upon notification by the psychologist, the person in charge or the designated agent shall _____ the responsibility and have the legal _____ to report or cause a report to be made in accordance with subsections (a), (c) and (d). (41.71. Suspected child abuse—mandated reporting requirements)

Answer 158

staff, notify, charge, assume, obligation

Question 159

(c) Reporting procedure. Reports of suspected child abuse shall be made by _____ and by _____ report. (41.71. Suspected child abuse—mandated reporting requirements)

Answer 159

telephone, written

Question 160

(c) Reporting procedure. (1) Oral reports. Oral reports of suspected child abuse shall be made immediately by _____ to _____ (800) 932-0313. (41.71. Suspected child abuse—mandated reporting requirements)

Answer 160

telephone, ChildLine

Question 161

(c) Reporting procedure. (2) Written reports. Written reports shall be made within __ hours after the oral report is made by telephone. Written reports shall be made on _____ available from a county children and youth social service agency. (41.71. Suspected child abuse—mandated reporting requirements)

Answer 161

48, forms

Question 162

(d) Written reports. The following information shall be included in the written reports, if available: (2) _____ the suspected abuse occurred. (41.71. Suspected child abuse—mandated reporting requirements)

Answer 162

Where

Question 163

(d) Written reports. Written reports shall be made in the manner and on forms prescribed by the _____. (41.71. Suspected child abuse—mandated reporting requirements)

Answer 163

Department of Public Welfare.

Question 164

(d) Written reports. The following information shall be included in the written reports, if available: (1) The names and addresses of the _____ and the _____ or other person responsible for the care of the child, if known. (41.71. Suspected child abuse—mandated reporting requirements)

Answer 164

child, parents

Question 165

(d) Written reports. The following information shall be included in the written reports, if available: (3) The _____ and _____ of the subjects of the report. (41.71. Suspected child abuse—mandated reporting requirements)

Answer 165

age, sex

Question 166

(d) Written reports. The following information shall be included in the written reports, if available: (5) The _____ and _____ of the persons responsible for causing the
suspected abuse, if known, and any evidence of prior abuse by those persons. (41.71. Suspected child abuse—mandated reporting requirements)

Answer 166

name, relationship

Question 167

(d) Written reports. The following information shall be included in the written reports, if available: (4) The _____ and _____ of the suspected child abuse including any evidence of _____ abuse to the child or siblings of the child. (41.71. Suspected child abuse—mandated reporting requirements)

Answer 167

nature, extent, prior

Question 168

(d) Written reports. The following information shall be included in the written reports, if available: (6) _____ composition. (41.71. Suspected child abuse—mandated reporting requirements)

Answer 168

Family

Question 169

(d) Written reports. The following information shall be included in the written reports, if available: (7) The _____ of the report. (41.71. Suspected child abuse—mandated reporting requirements)

Answer 169

source

Question 170

(d) Written reports. The following information shall be included in the written reports, if available: (8) The person making the _____ and _____ that person can be reached. (41.71. Suspected child abuse—mandated reporting requirements)

Answer 170

report, where

Question 171

(d) Written reports. The following information shall be included in the written reports, if available: (9) The _____ taken by the reporting source, including the taking of photographs and X-rays, removal or keeping of the child or notifying the medical examiner or coroner. (41.71. Suspected child abuse—mandated reporting requirements)

Answer 171

actions

Question 172

(d) Written reports. The following information shall be included in the written reports, if available: (10) Other information which the _____ may require by regulation. (41.71. Suspected child abuse—mandated reporting requirements)

Answer 172

Department of Public Welfare

Question 173

A psychologist may take or cause to be taken _____ of the child who is subject to a report and, if clinically indicated, cause to be performed a radiological examination and other medical tests on the child. (41.72. Photographs, medical tests and X-rays of child subject to report)

Answer 173

photographs

Question 174

Medical summaries or reports of the photographs, X-rays and relevant medical tests taken shall be sent to the county_____ at the time the written report is sent or as soon thereafter as possible.
(41.72. Photographs, medical tests and X-rays of child subject to report)

Answer 174

children and youth social service agency

Question 175

The county children and youth social service agency shall have access to _____ photographs or duplicates and X-rays and may obtain them or duplicates of them upon request. (41.72. Photographs, medical tests and X-rays of child subject to report)

Answer 175

actual

Question 175

A psychologist who has reasonable cause to suspect that a child died as a result of child abuse shall report that suspicion to the _____ of the county where _____ occurred or, in the case where the child is transported to another county for medical treatment, to the coroner of the county where the _____ were sustained. (41.73. Suspected death as a result of child abuse—mandated reporting requirement)

Answer 175

coroner, death, injuries

Question 176

Under 23 Pa.C.S. § 6318 (relating to immunity from liability), a psychologist who participates in good _____ in the _____ of a report, _____ with an investigation, _____ in a proceeding arising out of an instance of suspected child abuse or the _____ of photographs shall have immunity from civil and criminal liability that might result by reason of the psychologist’s actions. For the purpose of any civil or criminal proceeding, the good faith of the psychologist shall be presumed. (41.74. Immunity from liability)

Answer 176

making, cooperating, testifying, taking

Question 177

(a) Disciplinary action. A psychologist who _____ fails to comply with the reporting requirements in §§ 41.71—41.73 (relating to suspected child abuse— mandated reporting requirements; photographs, medical tests and X-rays of child subject to report; and suspected death as a result of child abuse—mandated reporting requirement) will be subject to disciplinary action under section 8(a) of the act (63 P. S. § 1208(a)).(41.76. Noncompliance)

Answer 177

willfully

Question 177

The Board will _____ the same good faith presumption in any _____ proceeding that might result by reason of a psychologist’s actions in participating in good faith in the making of a report, cooperating with an investigation, testifying in a proceeding arising out of an instance of suspected child abuse or the taking of photographs. (41.74. Immunity from liability)

Answer 177

uphold, disciplinary

Question 178

To protect children from abuse, the _____ requirements of §§ 41.71—41.73 (relating to suspected child abuse—mandated reporting requirements; photographs, medical tests and X-rays of child subject to report; and suspected death as a result of child abuse—mandated reporting requirement) take _____ over provisions of Ethical Principle 5 (relating to confidentiality) in § 41.61 (relating to Code of Ethics) and any other ethical principle or professional standard that might otherwise apply to psychologists. (41.75. Confidentiality—waived)

Answer 178

reporting, precedence

Question 178

(b) Criminal penalties. Under 23 Pa.C.S. § 6319 (relating to penalties for failure to report), a psychologist who is required to report a case of suspected child abuse who willfully fails to do so commits a _____ for the first violation and a _____ for a second or subsequent violation. (41.76. Noncompliance)

Answer 178

summary offense, misdemeanor of the third degree

Question 179

(a) Sexual intimacies between a psychologist and a current _____, or an _____ of a current client/patient, are prohibited. (41.81. Prohibited conduct)

Answer 179

client/patient, immediate family member

Question 180

(b) Sexual intimacies between a psychologist and a psychology _____, _____ or research _____ are prohibited. (41.81. Prohibited conduct)

Answer 180

trainee, student, participant

Question 181

Psychologists may not _____ as client/patients persons with whom they have engaged in sexual intimacies. (41.82. Former sexual partners as client/patients)

Answer 181

accept

Question 182

(a) Sexual intimacies between a psychologist and a former client/patient, or an immediate family member of a former client/patient are prohibited for at least __ years following the termination of the professional relationship, and then only under very limited circumstances. (41.83. Sexual intimacies with a former client/patient, or an immediate family member of a former client/patient)

Answer 182

2

Question 183

(b) …including: (1) The amount of _____ that has passed since the professional relationship _____. (41.83. Sexual intimacies with a former client/patient, or an immediate family member of a former client/patient)

Answer 183

time, terminated

Question 183

(b) Following the passage of the 2-year period, psychologists who engage in sexual intimacies with a former client/patient, or an immediate family member of a former client/patient shall have the _____ of demonstrating that there has been no _____ of the client/patient in light of all relevant factors, including:…. (41.83. Sexual intimacies with a former client/patient, or an immediate family member of a former client/patient)

Answer 183

burden, exploitation

Question 183

(b) …including: (2) The _____ and _____ of the therapy. (41.83. Sexual intimacies with a former client/patient, or an immediate family member of a former client/patient)

Answer 183

nature, duration

Question 184

(b) …including: (3) The _____ of the termination. (41.83. Sexual intimacies with a former client/patient, or an immediate family member of a former client/patient)

Answer 184

circumstances

Question 185

(b) …including: (4) The client/patient’s personal _____, for example, unique vulnerabilities. (41.83. Sexual intimacies with a former client/patient, or an immediate family member of a former client/patient)

Answer 185

history

Question 186

(b) …including: (5) The client/patient’s current _____. (41.83. Sexual intimacies with a former client/patient, or an immediate family member of a former client/patient)

Answer 186

mental status

Question 187

(b) …including: (6) _____ or _____ made by the psychologist during the course of therapy suggesting or inviting the possibility of a ______ sexual or romantic relationship with the client/patient. (41.83. Sexual intimacies with a former client/patient, or an immediate family member of a former client/patient)

Answer 187

statements, actions, posttermination

Question 188

(b) …including: (7) The likelihood of _____ impact on the client/patient and immediate family members of the client/patient. (41.83. Sexual intimacies with a former client/patient, or an immediate family member of a former client/patient)

Answer 188

adverse

Question 189

(a) The _____ of an individual to engage in sexual intimacies with the psychologist may not be a _____ in any disciplinary action brought under §§ 41.81—41.83 (relating to prohibited conduct; former sexual partners as client patients; and sexual intimacies with a former client/patient or, an immediate fam- ily member of a former client/patient). (41.84. Disciplinary proceedings)

Answer 189

consent, defense

Question 190

(b) With the exception of information contained in a _____ record, neither _____ evidence, _____ evidence nor specific instances of the past sexual conduct of an individual may be admissible in a disciplinary action brought under §§ 41.81—41.83. (41.84. Disciplinary proceedings)

Answer 190

professional, opinion, reputation

Question 191

(c) In a disciplinary proceeding brought under §§ 41.81—41.83, the ______ shall have the _____ of proving that there has been no exploitation of the client/patient in light of all of the relevant factors enumerated under § 41.83(b)(1)—(7). (41.84. Disciplinary proceedings)

Answer 191

psychologist, burden

Question 192

(a) A licensee shall notify the Board of having been convicted, as defined in section 8(a)(6) of the act (63 P. S. § 1208(a)(6)), of a _____ or _____, within __ days of the conviction, or on the biennial _____ application, whichever is _____. (41.91. Reporting of crimes and disciplinary actions)

Answer 192

felony, misdemeanor, 30, renewal, sooner

Question 192

When the Board takes disciplinary or corrective action against a psychologist under section 8(a) of the act (63 P. S. § 1208(a)), for conduct prohibited by §§ 41.81—41.83 (relating to sexual intimacies with a former client/patient, or an immediate family member of a former client/patient) the psychologist will not be _____ for placement into an impaired professional program in lieu of disciplinary or corrective actions. (41.85. Impaired professional program)

Answer 192

eligible

Question 193

(b) A licensee shall notify the Board of _____ action in the nature of a final order taken against the licensee by the licensing authority of another state, territory or country within __ days of receiving notice of the disciplinary action, or on the biennial _____ application, whichever is _____. (41.91. Reporting of crimes and disciplinary actions)

Answer 193

disciplinary, 90, renewal, sooner

Question 193

The notice must contain the following:
(1) The _____ imposed. (41.92. Notice of active suspension or revocation)

Answer 193

sanction

Question 193

A licensee who has voluntarily surrendered a license in lieu of discipline or whose license has been actively suspended or revoked by the Board shall return the suspended or revoked license to the Board and notify all current clients/ patients and any individuals obtaining supervision for licensure from the licensee of the disciplinary action in writing within 30__days of receiving notice of the disciplinary action. (41.92. Notice of active suspension or revocation)

Answer 193

30

Question 194

(3) The _____ of the violation. (41.92. Notice of active suspension or revocation)

Answer 194

nature

Question 194

(4) A statement that the licensee will assist patients in _____ alternative professional resources and in _____ psychological records. (41.92. Notice of active suspension or revocation)

Answer 194

obtaining, transferring

Question 194

(2) The effective _____ and _____ of the sanction. (41.92. Notice of active suspension or revocation)

Answer 194

date, length