Free Oregon Jurisprudence Examination Practice Questions

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1. 1An Oregon patient objects to disclosure of confidential psychotherapy communications. Who holds the statutory privilege?

   1. A. The patient
   2. B. The treating psychologist
   3. C. The Board of Psychology
   4. D. The court clerk

   Answer: A

   Explanation: ORS 40.230(2) states that a “patient has a privilege” to refuse disclosure and prevent others from disclosing qualifying communications. The psychologist may claim it for the patient, but the privilege belongs to the patient.

   Reference: Statutes Pertaining to the Practice of Psychology — ORS 40.230(2)-(3)

2. 2What examination combination does Oregon's initial psychologist licensing rule require after education and supervised experience?

   1. A. The EPPP requirement and the Oregon jurisprudence examination
   2. B. Only EPPP Part 2-Skills
   3. C. Only an oral examination
   4. D. A clinical performance examination chosen by the applicant

   Answer: A

   Explanation: OAR 858-010-0016(2) requires an applicant to pass the “national written examination (EPPP)” and to pass the “Oregon Jurisprudence Examination.” Both are part of the stated licensing rule.

   Reference: Board of Psychology Statutes, Rules, & Ethics Code — OAR 858-010-0016(2)(c)-(d)

3. 3A psychologist's ethical duty appears to conflict with a governing law. What should the psychologist do first under the APA Ethics Code?

   1. A. Clarify the conflict, state commitment to the Code, and take reasonable steps to resolve it
   2. B. Secretly disregard both the law and the Code
   3. C. Automatically follow whichever rule is less demanding
   4. D. End all professional services without examining the conflict

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Standard 1.02 directs psychologists to “clarify the nature of the conflict,” make known their commitment to the Code, and seek a responsible resolution consistent with its principles.

   Reference: Board of Psychology Statutes, Rules, & Ethics Code — APA Ethics Code Standard 1.02

4. 4A court orders an Oregon defendant to undergo a psychological examination and the defendant is warned that the resulting communications will not be confidential. How does privilege apply to those communications?

   1. A. It does not apply for the particular purpose of the ordered examination
   2. B. It applies unless the defendant signs a general release
   3. C. It applies for five years after the examination
   4. D. It belongs exclusively to the examiner

   Answer: A

   Explanation: ORS 40.230(4)(b) provides no privilege for communications made during a court-ordered examination when the patient is informed they are not confidential, for the “particular purpose” of that examination.

   Reference: Statutes Pertaining to the Practice of Psychology — ORS 40.230(4)(b)

5. 5For how long does the Oregon Board maintain an approved complete psychologist application file while requirements remain unfinished?

   1. A. Two years
   2. B. Six months
   3. C. Five years
   4. D. Indefinitely

   Answer: A

   Explanation: OAR 858-010-0020(2)(b) says, “The Board shall maintain a complete application file for two years from the date the application was approved.”

   Reference: Board of Psychology Statutes, Rules, & Ethics Code — OAR 858-010-0020(2)(b)

6. 6A colleague's apparent ethical violation seems amenable to informal resolution and intervention would not violate confidentiality. What response does the APA Ethics Code support?

   1. A. Bring the issue to the colleague's attention
   2. B. Publish the allegation anonymously
   3. C. Ignore it because only licensing boards may respond
   4. D. Notify all of the colleague's clients

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Standard 1.04 calls for an “informal resolution” by bringing the issue to the person's attention when that approach appears appropriate and confidentiality rights are not violated.

   Reference: Board of Psychology Statutes, Rules, & Ethics Code — APA Ethics Code Standard 1.04

7. 7In an Oregon civil action, a patient makes a psychological condition an element of a claim. What is the privilege consequence for communications relevant to that condition?

   1. A. There is no privilege for relevant communications in that proceeding
   2. B. The patient may invoke the ordinary privilege without this exception
   3. C. The court-ordered-examination exception governs instead
   4. D. The serious-intent-to-commit-a-crime exception governs instead

   Answer: A

   Explanation: ORS 40.230(4)(b)(A) provides no privilege for communications relevant when “the patient relies upon the condition as an element of the patient’s claim or defense.” The exception is limited to communications relevant to that issue.

   Reference: Statutes Pertaining to the Practice of Psychology — ORS 40.230

8. 8After the Oregon Board denies a psychologist licensure application, when may the Board generally review a second application?

   1. A. After at least one year has elapsed
   2. B. After thirty days have elapsed
   3. C. After sixty days have elapsed
   4. D. After two years have elapsed

   Answer: A

   Explanation: OAR 858-010-0020(4) states that the Board “will not review a second application until at least one year has elapsed from the date of the previous denial.”

   Reference: Board of Psychology Statutes, Rules, & Ethics Code — OAR 858-010-0020(4)

9. 9An apparent ethical violation has substantially harmed a person and is not appropriate for informal resolution. What does the APA Ethics Code contemplate?

   1. A. Further action appropriate to the situation
   2. B. No action unless the psychologist witnessed every event
   3. C. Only a private apology regardless of risk
   4. D. Automatic public disclosure of confidential records

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Standard 1.05 calls for “further action appropriate to the situation” when substantial harm exists and informal resolution is inappropriate or unsuccessful, while preserving confidentiality constraints.

   Reference: Board of Psychology Statutes, Rules, & Ethics Code — APA Ethics Code Standard 1.05

10. 10A family member participates in an Oregon patient's therapy under the psychologist's direction. Does the family member's presence necessarily destroy confidentiality?

    1. A. No, directed treatment participants can fall within the protected communication
    2. B. Yes, any family member is always a third-party waiver
    3. C. No, but only if the family member is a licensed clinician
    4. D. Yes, unless a judge approves the session beforehand

    Answer: A

    Explanation: ORS 40.230(1)(a) includes persons “participating in the diagnosis and treatment” under the psychotherapist's direction, including family members, within the defined confidential communication.

    Reference: Statutes Pertaining to the Practice of Psychology — ORS 40.230(1)(a), (2)