Free Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists Jurisprudence Examination Practice Questions

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1. 1A Texas psychologist is retained by an attorney to evaluate a claimant solely to answer a disability referral question. Under the Board's definitions, how should the examinee be classified?

   1. A. As the subject of a forensic evaluation, not as a patient
   2. B. As a therapy patient because psychological tests will be administered
   3. C. As a patient only if the attorney pays the fee
   4. D. As a supervisee because the referral came from counsel

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Rule 465.1 states, "A person who is the subject of a forensic evaluation is not considered to be a patient under these rules." The attorney-requested disability evaluation fits that definition.

   Reference: PSY Rulebook 2026 March — 22 TAC 465.1

2. 2How many members serve on the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists?

   1. A. Nine
   2. B. Seven
   3. C. Eleven
   4. D. Thirteen

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Occupations Code 501.051 states, "The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists consists of nine members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate."

   Reference: PSY Rulebook 2026 March — Texas Occupations Code 501.051(a)

3. 3A Texas psychologist's license is on inactive status. Which activity is permitted?

   1. A. Providing telepsychology to established patients
   2. B. Completing continuing education without practicing under the inactive license
   3. C. Supervising provisional psychologists
   4. D. Conducting evaluations if no fee is charged

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Rule 882.21 states, "A licensee may not engage in the practice of the licensee's respective profession under an inactive license," and "is not required to comply with continuing education requirements while the license is inactive." Completing education without practicing is permitted.

   Reference: PSY Rulebook 2026 March — 22 TAC 882.20

4. 4What context is required whenever a Texas licensee provides psychological services?

   1. A. A defined professional relationship
   2. B. A hospital affiliation
   3. C. A court appointment
   4. D. A third-party payment agreement

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Rule 465.8 states, "Licensees provide psychological services only in the context of a defined professional relationship."

   Reference: PSY Rulebook 2026 March — 22 TAC 465.8

5. 5Which service may an unlicensed practice employee perform under Rule 465.4?

   1. A. Independent psychotherapy
   2. B. Interpreting projective tests
   3. C. Scheduling appointments
   4. D. Rendering psychological diagnoses

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Rule 465.4(b)(1) lists "Secretarial and clerical duties such as scheduling appointments or processing insurance forms" as permissible duties for unlicensed individuals.

   Reference: PSY Rulebook 2026 March — 22 TAC 465.4(b)(1)

6. 6After a staff-level license denial, how long does an applicant have to request member-board review?

   1. A. 10 days
   2. B. 30 days
   3. C. 60 days
   4. D. 90 days

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Rule 882.3(a) states that the applicant "will have 30 days from the date of denial as shown on the letter to submit a written request to the Council for review by the member board."

   Reference: PSY Rulebook 2026 March — 22 TAC 882.3(a)

7. 7A child's grandparent considers consenting to psychological treatment under Family Code 32.001. Which condition authorizes that consent?

   1. A. The person otherwise entitled to consent cannot be contacted and has not given actual notice to the contrary
   2. B. The grandparent has written authorization of the kind required for an educational institution
   3. C. The grandparent has actual care and written authorization of the kind required for another adult caregiver
   4. D. The grandparent has taken lawful custody and perceives the immediate-treatment need required of a peace officer

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Family Code 32.001(a) states that when the authorized person cannot be contacted and has not objected, "The following persons may consent to medical, dental, psychological, and surgical treatment of a child," including "a grandparent of the child."

   Reference: Texas Constitution and Statutes — Texas Family Code 32.001(a)(1)

8. 8A report contains a psychologist's oral evaluative opinion but no written document. Does it meet the Texas rule definition of a report?

   1. A. No, because a report must be signed
   2. B. Yes, because a report includes an oral assessment or evaluative statement
   3. C. No, unless it includes raw test data
   4. D. Yes, but only when ordered by a court

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Rule 465.1 states that a report "includes any written or oral assessment, recommendation, psychological diagnostic or evaluative statement containing the professional judgment or opinion of a licensee." An oral evaluative opinion therefore qualifies.

   Reference: PSY Rulebook 2026 March — 22 TAC 465.1

9. 9Which membership composition is required for the nine-member Texas psychology board?

   1. A. Five psychologists, one associate, and three public members
   2. B. Four psychologists, two psychological associates, and three public members
   3. C. Three psychologists, three associates, and three public members
   4. D. Six psychologists and three public members

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Section 501.051 lists "four psychologist members," "two psychological associate members," and "three members who represent the public."

   Reference: PSY Rulebook 2026 March — Texas Occupations Code 501.051(a)

10. 10On what cycle are Texas behavioral-health licenses ordinarily renewed?

    1. A. Annually
    2. B. Every three years
    3. C. Biennially
    4. D. Every five years

    Answer: C

    Explanation: Rule 883.1(a) states, "All licenses subject to the jurisdiction of the Council are renewable on a biennial basis and must be renewed online."

    Reference: PSY Rulebook 2026 March — 22 TAC 883.1(a)