GA Jurisprudence Exam

Question 1

Board of Psychology Members include who and what?

Answer 1

5 licensed psychologists and 1 public members

Question 2

Who appoints Board of Psychology Members

Answer 2

Govenor

Question 3

What is sexual harrassment

Answer 3

Bx that is unwelcomed, offensive, or creates hostile environments; Includes what a reasonable person would say is severe of abusive

Question 4

Expectations for consent when services are mandated or someone is incapable of giving consent

Answer 4

-Provide appropriate explanation
-Get assent
-Consider person’s preferences/best interest
-Obtain permissions from legally authorized person
-For court ordered–explain limits of confidentiality and nature of services
-Document oral consent, permission, and assent

Question 5

What degrees should be claimed by psychologists in advertising

Answer 5

only those earned by regionally accredited institutions and that are the basis of licensure in state of practice

Question 6

When public statements are made to promote psychologists, who retains professional responsibility for statements

Answer 6

the psychologist

Question 7

Can psychologists compensate press, radio, tv, etc for publicity?

Answer 7

No. Paid advertisements must be identified as an advertisement

Question 8

Can psychologists solicit testimonials from current clients? Why/Why not?

Answer 8

Clients are vulnerable to undue influence

Question 9

Things to include in informed consent for research participation

Answer 9

• purpose of research
  -expected duration
  -procedures
• right to decline participation or withdraw
  -risks, discomforts, adverse effects (factors that might influence willingness to participate
  -Prospective research benefits
  -limits of confidentiality
  -incentives for participation
• who to contact for questions about rights and ask questions

Question 10

How many days must you wait to retake GA Jurisprudence exam if failed?

Answer 10

30

Question 11

After 3 unsuccessful attempts to pass EPPP, what must you do prior to each retake (4th, 5th, 6th)

Answer 11

Take 3 semester hours of board approved grad level coursework in person
OR
15 APA/GPA approved CEU prior to each retake

Question 12

After 6 unsuccessful attempts to pass EPPP, what must you do

Answer 12

apply to earn 9 semester hours in person of grad level course work
OR
45 hours of CEU prior to each retake

Question 13

Oral Exam can be taken within how many months of satisfactorily completing SWE

Answer 13

2 months

Question 14

Oral exam is based on a work sample within ___ months of exam

Answer 14

6

Question 15

If failed oral exam in front of subcommittee, what happens

Answer 15

Must re-do exam in front of full board (majority of members present)

Question 16

If failed oral exam what happens (one sub committee and one full committee fail)

Answer 16

Can take one more full board exam after 6 months. If failed 2 full board exams, licensure is denied

Question 17

How long is provisional license valid for?

Answer 17

2 years (non-renewable)

Question 18

Who can board issue a provisional license to?

Answer 18

to an applicant who has passed written exams and completed all other requirements except:
SWE and oral exam

Question 19

Provisional license carries all the weight and privileges of full licensure except

Answer 19

must continue supervision of all professional activities

Question 20

Temporary licenses are only available to

Answer 20

applicants for licensure by endorsement

Question 21

Applicants for temporary license must complete application for licensure by endorsement along with what?

Answer 21

EPPP and Jurisprudence Exam
then the board determines that the applicant is eligible to sit for oral exam

Question 22

How long is temporary license in effect for?

Answer 22

12 months

Question 23

Psychologists maintain complete records for ____ years after the last date of service for adults

Answer 23

7

Question 24

The board requires ___ hours of continuing education activities to be renewed_____

Answer 24

40 years, biennially (2 years)

Question 25

If a license lapsed and it's been more than 1 year, what must be done to get reinstated as a psychologist

Answer 25

Submit new application for licensure by examination waiver, documentation of 40 hours of CEU completed (within 2 years), passage of GA Jurisprudence and Oral Exam

Question 26

Failure to renew a license within _______ of expiration shall have the effect of revocation of the license

Answer 26

6 months

Question 27

License is considered lapsed if not renewed within ____ days after Dec 31st deadline

Answer 27

31 (there is a late penalty)

Question 28

Licenses renew on ____ numbered years

Answer 28

even

Question 29

How many CE credits must be earned in professional ethics

Answer 29

6 (must be done either in person or for a synchronous webinar)

Question 30

What is the renewal period for licenses (dates)

Answer 30

Jan 1 of odd year to Dec 31 of even year

Question 31

Psychologists licensed by examination or endorsement during the first year of the biennium (odd year), but obtain how many CE credits _____ and how many professional ethics credits_____

Answer 31

20 CE credits; 3 professional ethics credits

Question 32

Psychologists who are licensed by examination or endorsement during the second year of the biennium (even year) are required to complete how many CE credits _____ and how many professional ethics credits ____

Answer 32

none

Question 33

How long should licensees maintain records of their completed CE activities?

Answer 33

4 years

Question 34

An individual licensed in another jurisdiction may practice psychology in Ga without applying for a license for a maximum of ____ days per calendar year and must inform the board at least _____ days before intended practice with dates, address, and nature of intended practice as well as verification form from home state licensure board indicating not hx of disciplinary action

Answer 34

30 ; 5

Question 35

To practice temporarily face to face in Ga under PSYPACT, individuals should have what?

Answer 35

Hold a valid Interjurisdictional Practice Certificate (IPC) from ASPPB Hold a valid Temporary Authorization to Practice (TAP) from PSYPACT Both must be renewed annually ; still only valid for 30 days

Question 36

License by consent is issued to who?

Answer 36

Retired psychologists who do volunteer service through not for profit etc agencies. Must not receive compensation ; There are no fees, but person must do an interview with the board License must have been in good standing; must submit proof of 20 hours of CE within the last 2 years (may get a 6 month temporary license by consent to complete this

Question 37

What is the difference between a court order and a subpoena?

Answer 37

Subpoena only compels a response and may be issued by an attorney; Court order is an action taken by a judge that compels disclosure unless appealed

Question 38

Who can bring an action to enjoin unlicensed practice

Answer 38

Division director, licensing board, appropriate prosecuting attorney

Question 39

What is the maximum fine for practicing without a license

Answer 39

$500 for each transaction/day

Question 40

If convicted of a felony, must notify professional board within how many days?

Answer 40

10

Question 41

Who issues psychologists orders and who are they issued to?

Answer 41

Health Service Provider Psychologists; issued to registered professional nurse or licensed practical nurse

Question 42

Health service provider psychologists should be:

Answer 42

Licensed Have at least 2 years of 1500 hours each of supervised experience in health service setting/inpatient 2 letters of recommendation from health service providers in psychology familiar with their work