Free State Law and Ethics Examination Practice Questions

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1. 1How many members serve on Alaska's Board of Psychologist and Psychological Associate Examiners?

   1. A. Five
   2. B. Four
   3. C. Six
   4. D. Seven

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The five-member total comes from "three licensed psychologists, a licensed psychological associate, and one person" without the specified financial interest.

   Reference: Psychologist Statutes — AS 08.86.010

2. 2At what age may a person apply for voluntary admission to an Alaska treatment facility under AS 47.30.670?

   1. A. 16
   2. B. 17
   3. C. 18
   4. D. 21

   Answer: C

   Explanation: AS 47.30.670 applies to "A person 18 years of age or older."

   Reference: Title 47 — AS 47.30.670

3. 3When will Alaska's board review an examination application?

   1. A. After all required application documents arrive
   2. B. Before any application is filed
   3. C. Only after licensure
   4. D. Only after two exam failures

   Answer: A

   Explanation: An examination application "will not be reviewed until all documents required by 12 AAC 60.010 have been received."

   Reference: Psychologist Statutes — 12 AAC 60.040(a)

4. 4Under APA Standard 1.04, when should a psychologist first consider addressing a possible ethical violation directly with the other psychologist?

   1. A. When informal resolution appears appropriate and confidentiality rights will not be violated
   2. B. When substantial harm appears likely and informal intervention cannot resolve the violation
   3. C. When an ethics investigation has requested confidential information that cannot be disclosed
   4. D. When the psychologist has decided that formal reporting is the only appropriate response

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Standard 1.04 calls for direct attention "if an informal resolution appears appropriate and the intervention does not violate any confidentiality rights." Alaska adopts this code at 12 AAC 60.185.

   Reference: APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct (2017) — Standard 1.04, Informal Resolution of Ethical Violations

5. 5Who appoints the members of Alaska's psychology board?

   1. A. The commissioner
   2. B. The governor
   3. C. The chief justice
   4. D. The legislature

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The governor appoints the members; the statute says they are "appointed by the governor."

   Reference: Centralized_Licensing_Stats — AS 08.86.010

6. 6What two conditions support an adult's voluntary admission under current AS 47.30.670?

   1. A. A criminal charge and insurer approval
   2. B. A guardian appointment and court order
   3. C. A treatment referral and employer approval
   4. D. Mental illness and voluntary signing of admission papers

   Answer: D

   Explanation: The adult may be admitted if "the person is suffering from mental illness and voluntarily signs the admission papers."

   Reference: Title 47 — AS 47.30.670

7. 7How may the holder of an Alaska temporary psychologist license practice?

   1. A. Without oversight in private practice
   2. B. Only under the supervision defined by regulation
   3. C. Only as a physician assistant
   4. D. Only as a public board member

   Answer: B

   Explanation: A temporary-license holder "may practice only under supervision" as defined in the cited provisions.

   Reference: Psychologist Statutes — 12 AAC 60.020(d)

8. 8What does APA Standard 1.06 say about a request to defer an ethics complaint while litigation is pending?

   1. A. It is always an ethics violation
   2. B. The request alone does not constitute noncooperation
   3. C. It automatically dismisses the complaint
   4. D. It waives confidentiality

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Standard 1.06 states that "making a request for deferment of adjudication of an ethics complaint pending the outcome of litigation does not alone constitute noncooperation."

   Reference: APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct (2017) — Standard 1.06, Cooperating with Ethics Committees

9. 9What is the minimum number of regular psychology board meetings required each year in Alaska?

   1. A. One
   2. B. Two
   3. C. Three
   4. D. Four

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The board must hold "at least three meetings annually," so three is the minimum.

   Reference: Psychologist Statutes — AS 08.86.030

10. 10What must a voluntarily admitted patient receive at admission regarding possible involuntary commitment?

    1. A. Notice that the facility could initiate commitment proceedings under stated danger criteria
    2. B. Notice of the hearing rights that apply only after an involuntary petition is filed
    3. C. Notice of the facility grievance procedure without any commitment information
    4. D. Notice that a 30-day commitment order takes effect automatically upon a request to leave

    Answer: A

    Explanation: The notice explains that "the facility could initiate commitment proceedings against the person" if the stated criteria arise.

    Reference: Title 47 — AS 47.30.675(a)(2)