Laws and Regs. Related to General Business Practices: The Board of Psychology

Question 1

The purpose of the Board of Psychology is to ______________ providers of psychological services with the goal of _____________________.

Answer 1

• Regulate
• Protecting the public

Question 2

The BOP establishes minimum ________________ and levels of _______________.

Answer 2

• Qualifications
• Levels of Competency

Question 3

The BOP regulates 3 classes of providers:

Answer 3

• Licensed Psychologists
• Psychological Assistants
• Registered Psychologists

Question 4

______________________ may practice independently in public or private settings.

Answer 4

Licensed psychologists.

Question 5

_______________________ must have at least a master’s degree, and may provide limited psychological services under the direct supervision of the licensed psychologist or board certified psychiatrist to whom they are registered.

Answer 5

Psychological Assistants.

Question 6

_______________________ must have at least a doctoral degree and 1,500 hours of supervised professional experience (SPE). They are registered to provide psychological services at nonprofit community agencies that receive a minimum of 25% of their funding from government sources.

Answer 6

Registered Psychologists.

Question 7

Registration for Registered Psychologists is in effect for _________________ from the date of issuance and cannot be renewed.

Answer 7

30 months.

Question 8

Registered Psychologists __________ re-register as a Registered Psychologist to the same agency upon termination of a prior registration.

Answer 8

Cannot.

Question 9

The practice of psychology is defined as:

“Providing to individuals, groups, ________________, or the public any psychological service involving the application of psychological _______________, methods, and procedures of understanding, _______________, and influencing behavior.”

Answer 9

• Organizations
• Principles
• Predicting

Question 10

The BOP investigates allegations of 3 types, and institutes disciplinary action when warranted. These allegations include:

Answer 10

• Unprofessional conduct
• Fraud
• Illegal behavior

Question 11

The BOP periodically checks to ensure providers are in compliance with the code; the standard of ethical conduct is based on the _______________________.

Answer 11

APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct.

Question 12

To facilitate its goal of protecting consumers, the BOP requires that all licensees and registrants post a _____________________, detailing a contact address, website, e-mail address, and telephone number where questions and complaints may be directed.

Answer 12

Notice to Consumers.

Question 13

The Board of Psychology consists of ___ members, ___ of whom are public members, and ___ of whom are licensed psychologists.

Answer 13

• 9
• 4
• 5

Question 14

Board members hold terms for ___ years, and members may serve no more than ___ consecutive terms.

Answer 14

• 4
• 2

Question 15

• The _________________ appoints two of the BOP public members, the ___________________ and ___________________ each appoint one public member.
• The _______________________ appoints all licensed members.
• The board ___________ elects a president and vice president from among its members.

Answer 15

• Governor
• Senate Rules Committee
• Speaker of the Assembly
• Governor
• Annually