Free Jurisprudence Exam/Wisconsin Statutes and Rules Examination Practice Questions

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1. 1A Wisconsin psychologist is paid to consult for a business rather than an individual patient. Under Psy 1.02, how is that business classified?

   1. A. Client
   2. B. Board
   3. C. Department
   4. D. Applicant

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Psy 1.02(3) states that a client includes an "individual, group, business, agency", school, organization, or association receiving professional services. The business is therefore the client.

   Reference: Wisconsin Legislature: Chapter Psy 1 — Psy 1.02(3)

2. 2Before setting the passing score for Wisconsin's psychology jurisprudence exam, what must the board consult under Psy 2.05?

   1. A. Subject-matter experts who reviewed sample questions and candidate statistics
   2. B. Only the national examination provider's recommended score
   3. C. Only accredited doctoral program directors
   4. D. A jury of recently licensed psychologists

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Psy 2.05(4) requires consultation with subject "matter experts who have reviewed a representative sample of the" examination questions and available candidate performance statistics. That is the required basis for the board's determination.

   Reference: Psy 2 — Psy 2.05

3. 3A psychologist received a Wisconsin license in an even-numbered year. By what date must the first biennial renewal application be made?

   1. A. September 30 of the following odd-numbered year
   2. B. June 30 of the following odd-numbered year
   3. C. December 31 of the following even-numbered year
   4. D. The anniversary of initial licensure

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Psy 4.01 requires renewal on or before September 30 "of the odd-numbered year following issuance of the license". That fixes the first deadline described.

   Reference: Wisconsin Legislature: Chapter Psy 4 — Psy 4.05

4. 4What consequence does Wisconsin Psy 5.01 identify for a complaint alleging one of its prohibited acts?

   1. A. Investigation and possible disciplinary proceedings
   2. B. Automatic license revocation without investigation
   3. C. Mandatory civil mediation only
   4. D. Referral solely to the national examination provider

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Psy 5.01 states that complaints regarding the listed acts "shall be investigated and may lead to disciplinary proceedings". Investigation with possible discipline is the stated consequence.

   Reference: Wisconsin Legislature: Chapter Psy 5 — Psy 5.02

5. 5A facility restricts a Chapter 51 patient's visitation right as therapeutically contraindicated. What documentation can a licensed psychologist provide under Wis. Stat. § 51.61(2)?

   1. A. Documentation of the contraindication in the patient's treatment record
   2. B. A note in the psychologist's continuing education file
   3. C. A statement in the facility's advertising materials
   4. D. A report sent only to the examination provider

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Wis. Stat. § 51.61(2) allows specified rights to be denied when medically or therapeutically contraindicated as documented by the patient's physician, licensed psychologist, "or licensed mental health professional in the patient's treatment" record. The psychologist's documentation belongs in that record.

   Reference: Wisconsin Legislature: 51.61 — Wis. Stat. § 51.61(2)

6. 6The Psychology Examining Board is deciding whether to suspend, limit, or revoke a license after alleged misconduct. What does Wisconsin Psy 1.02 call this proceeding?

   1. A. Disciplinary proceeding
   2. B. Professional activity
   3. C. Jurisprudence exam
   4. D. Interjurisdictional practice

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Psy 1.02(5) defines a Disciplinary proceeding as one "in which the board determines whether" to revoke, suspend, reprimand, limit, or refuse to renew a license. That definition matches the proceeding described.

   Reference: Wisconsin Legislature: Chapter Psy 1 — Psy 1.02(5)

7. 7Absent a waiver, how many board-approved continuing education hours must a Wisconsin psychologist complete in each biennial registration period?

   1. A. 40 board-approved hours per biennium
   2. B. 30 board-approved hours per biennium
   3. C. 50 board-approved hours per biennium
   4. D. 80 board-approved hours per biennium

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Psy 4.025(1) requires at least "40 board approved continuing education hours in each biennial" registration period. Therefore, 40 hours is the general requirement.

   Reference: Wisconsin Legislature: Chapter Psy 4 — Psy 4.025(1)

8. 8A Wisconsin psychologist's advertisement materially misleads prospective clients about likely outcomes. How does Psy 5.01 treat that conduct?

   1. A. As prohibited unprofessional conduct
   2. B. As permitted if no client complains
   3. C. As permitted if a third party wrote the advertisement
   4. D. As a continuing education issue only

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Psy 5.01(1) prohibits false, fraudulent, misleading or deceptive advertising and "maintaining a professional relationship with one" engaging in it. The misleading advertisement is prohibited conduct.

   Reference: Wisconsin Legislature: Chapter Psy 5 — Psy 5.01(1)

9. 9A Wisconsin psychologist provides therapy to an employee whom the psychologist also directly supervises at work. Which defined relationship is present?

   1. A. Dual relationship
   2. B. Disciplinary proceeding
   3. C. Temporary practice
   4. D. Interjurisdictional practice

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Psy 1.02(5m) defines a dual relationship as providing professional services to someone with whom "the psychologist has another relationship", including an employee. The concurrent therapy and employment supervision meet that definition.

   Reference: Wisconsin Legislature: Chapter Psy 1 — Psy 1.02(5m)

10. 10For purposes of Wisconsin Psy 4, how long must an educational activity last to constitute one continuing education hour?

    1. A. At least 50 minutes
    2. B. At least 45 minutes
    3. C. At least 60 minutes
    4. D. At least 90 minutes

    Answer: A

    Explanation: Psy 4.015(2) defines a continuing education hour as continuing education "consisting of not less than 50 minutes". Fifty minutes is the stated minimum.

    Reference: Wisconsin Legislature: Chapter Psy 4 — Psy 4.015(2)