Free State of Florida Psychology Laws and Rules Examination Practice Questions

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1. 1Which body is identified in Chapter 490 as the entity regulating the practice of psychology in Florida?

   1. A. The Department of Children and Families
   2. B. The Board of Psychology
   3. C. The Agency for Health Care Administration
   4. D. The Department of Education

   Answer: B

   Explanation: “Board of Psychology” — Section 490.003 defines the Board as the Board of Psychology, while the Department means the Department of Health. Therefore, the Board of Psychology is the regulating body named by the chapter.

   Reference: Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine — Section 490.003(2)

2. 2Which person is included within a confidential psychotherapist-patient communication under section 90.503?

   1. A. A person participating in diagnosis or treatment under the psychotherapist's direction
   2. B. A journalist investigating the patient's condition
   3. C. An unrelated employer seeking a fitness opinion
   4. D. A neighbor who happens to overhear the session

   Answer: A

   Explanation: “participating in the diagnosis and treatment under the direction of the psychotherapist” — A communication remains within the definition when made to a person participating in diagnosis or treatment under the psychotherapist's direction, including a member of the patient's family.

   Reference: Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine — Section 90.503(1)(c)

3. 3For Part I of Chapter 394, what must electronic means include when used for examination or assessment?

   1. A. Audio only
   2. B. Text messaging only
   3. C. Both visual and audio components
   4. D. A mailed questionnaire

   Answer: C

   Explanation: “visual” — The statutory definition of electronic means requires technology that includes both a visual and an audio component. Audio-only or text-only communication does not satisfy that definition.

   Reference: Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine — Section 394.455, definition of electronic means

4. 4A Florida mental-health professional reasonably suspects abuse of a vulnerable adult. When must the professional report to the central abuse hotline?

   1. A. At the next license renewal
   2. B. After independently proving the allegation
   3. C. Immediately
   4. D. Within 30 business days

   Answer: C

   Explanation: “must immediately report” — Section 415.1034 includes mental-health professionals among persons who must immediately report known or reasonably suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult to the central abuse hotline.

   Reference: Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine — Section 415.1034(1)(a)2

5. 5What minimum EPPP scaled score is required by Rule 64B19-11.001?

   1. A. 450
   2. B. 475
   3. C. 500
   4. D. 550

   Answer: C

   Explanation: “passing score ... 500” — Rule 64B19-11.001(2)(b) sets the passing EPPP score at 500.

   Reference: 64B19-11.001 : Examination - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register - FAC, FAR, eRulemaking — Rule 64B19-11.001(2)(b)

6. 6What is the usual maximum duration of a health-care-practitioner license renewal period under Chapter 456?

   1. A. One year
   2. B. Two years
   3. C. Three years
   4. D. Five years

   Answer: B

   Explanation: “biennial” — Section 456.013 provides that a license is generally renewable biennially unless a different period is established by law.

   Reference: Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine — Section 456.013

7. 7A psychologist knows or reasonably suspects that a child was abused by a caregiver. When must the psychologist report to the central abuse hotline?

   1. A. Immediately
   2. B. Within seven days
   3. C. After completing an independent investigation
   4. D. At the next Board meeting

   Answer: A

   Explanation: “required to report immediately” — Section 39.201 requires immediate reporting of known or reasonably suspected child abuse, abandonment, or neglect.

   Reference: Fl Psychology Study Guide 2026 — Section 39.201

8. 8Under Chapter 490, whether an activity is the practice of psychology depends on which compensation condition?

   1. A. Payment must be made directly by the client
   2. B. Payment must exceed the statutory fee threshold
   3. C. The activity may qualify whether or not payment is received
   4. D. Only insurance-reimbursed activity qualifies

   Answer: C

   Explanation: “payment” — The statutory definition states that the practice of psychology includes the described services whether or not payment is received. Compensation is therefore not a prerequisite.

   Reference: Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine — Section 490.003(4)

9. 9What does Florida's psychotherapist-patient privilege allow a patient to refuse to disclose?

   1. A. Only appointment dates
   2. B. Only payment records
   3. C. Confidential communications and records made for diagnosis or treatment
   4. D. Every observation made by any person in public

   Answer: C

   Explanation: “confidential communications or records” — Section 90.503 gives the patient a privilege to refuse disclosure, and to prevent another from disclosing, confidential communications or records made for diagnosis or treatment of the patient's mental or emotional condition.

   Reference: Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine — Section 90.503(2)

10. 10Which feature is required for express and informed consent under the Florida Mental Health Act?

    1. A. Consent obtained without any explanation
    2. B. Voluntary consent given without coercion after sufficient explanation
    3. C. Consent presumed solely from silence
    4. D. Consent supplied by any facility employee

    Answer: B

    Explanation: “coercion” — Express and informed consent must be written, given by a competent person, voluntary and without coercion, after sufficient explanation so the person can make a knowing and willful decision.

    Reference: Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine — Section 394.455, definition of express and informed consent