Free Utah Psychologist Law and Ethics Examination Practice Questions

Sample Practice Questions

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1. 1A Utah psychologist interviews a new patient only once for diagnostic purposes. Under Rule 506, which fact makes the person a "patient" for privilege purposes?

   1. A. The person was interviewed by a mental health therapist
   2. B. The person prepaid for six sessions
   3. C. The person received a written diagnosis
   4. D. The person signed a long-term treatment contract

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Rule 506(a)(1) says a patient is a person who "consults or is examined or interviewed by a physician or mental health therapist." A single diagnostic interview qualifies.

   Reference: URE Rule 506 (Rules of Evidence) - Utah Courts — Rule 506(a)(1)

2. 2Which Utah agency administers and enforces the occupational licensing laws in Title 58?

   1. A. Division of Professional Licensing
   2. B. Department of Health and Human Services
   3. C. Administrative Office of the Courts
   4. D. Office of the Attorney General

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Section 58-1-103 creates the Division of Professional Licensing and states: "The division shall administer and enforce all licensing laws of Title 58."

   Reference: Title 58 Chapter 1 Current — 58-1-103

3. 3A Utah clinician signs the certification supporting a temporary commitment application. How recently must the clinician have examined the adult?

   1. A. Within 24 hours
   2. B. Within three days
   3. C. Within seven days
   4. D. Within ten days

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Section 26B-5-331(1)(a)(ii) requires an examination "within a three-day period immediately preceding the certification."

   Reference: Title 26 B Chapter 5 Current — 26B-5-331(1)(a)(ii)

4. 4A person begins independently offering psychology services in Utah without a license or exemption. How does §58-61-501 classify the conduct?

   1. A. Unlawful unlicensed psychology practice
   2. B. Exempt academic psychology activity
   3. C. Transitional remote therapy practice
   4. D. Supervised psychology-resident practice

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Section 58-61-501(1) defines as unlawful the "practice of psychology unless licensed as a psychologist or certified psychology resident" or exempted.

   Reference: Title 58 Chapter 61 Current — 58-61-501(1)

5. 5For Utah Health Care Malpractice Act purposes, is a licensed psychologist a "health care provider"?

   1. A. Yes, psychologists are expressly included
   2. B. Only when employed by a hospital
   3. C. Only when prescribing medication
   4. D. No, mental health services are excluded

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Section 78B-3-403(13) expressly lists "psychologist" among health care providers.

   Reference: Title 78 B Ch 3 Part 4 Current — 78B-3-403(13)

6. 6A psychologist learns that another Utah psychologist’s conduct caused a significant adverse public-welfare impact and knows it has not been reported. When must the psychologist report it in writing to DOPL?

   1. A. Within 24 hours
   2. B. Within 10 days after learning of the conduct
   3. C. Within 30 days
   4. D. At the next license renewal

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Section 58-61-504(1) requires a written report "within 10 days after learning of the disciplinary action or the conduct" unless already reported.

   Reference: Title 58 Chapter 61 Current — 58-61-504(1)

7. 7A licensed psychologist is acting as an organizational consultant and is not diagnosing or treating any mental or emotional condition. Which Rule 506 requirement is missing for the psychologist to be a "mental health therapist" in that engagement?

   1. A. Employment by a hospital
   2. B. Engagement in diagnosis or treatment of a mental or emotional condition
   3. C. A doctoral degree from a Utah institution
   4. D. Written authorization from the patient

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Rule 506(a)(3)(B) requires that the professional "is engaged in the diagnosis or treatment of a mental or emotional condition." Licensure alone does not satisfy that engagement element.

   Reference: URE Rule 506 (Rules of Evidence) - Utah Courts — Rule 506(a)(3)

8. 8DOPL receives a credible complaint about a psychologist’s regulated practice. Which statutory function authorizes the agency to examine the conduct?

   1. A. Investigating regulated professional activity
   2. B. Adopting rules that administer Title 58
   3. C. Acting on professional licenses
   4. D. Setting the time and place of examinations

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Section 58-1-106(1)(b) assigns the division responsibility for "investigating the activities of any person whose occupation or profession is regulated."

   Reference: Title 58 Chapter 1 Current — 58-1-106(1)(b)

9. 9What risk conclusion must support a standard Utah temporary involuntary commitment under §26B-5-331?

   1. A. The adult poses a substantial danger to self or others due to mental illness
   2. B. The adult has missed one appointment
   3. C. The adult lacks health insurance
   4. D. The adult disagrees with a diagnosis

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Section 26B-5-331(1) requires the opinion that, "due to mental illness, the adult poses a substantial danger to self or others."

   Reference: Title 26 B Chapter 5 Current — 26B-5-331(1)

10. 10A licensed psychologist has not documented the supervised psychotherapy training required for mental health therapy but provides psychotherapy anyway. How is this classified?

    1. A. Unlawful practice lacking documented training
    2. B. Independent practice within demonstrated competence
    3. C. Supervised practice by a certified resident
    4. D. Exempt teaching and research activity

    Answer: A

    Explanation: Section 58-61-501(2) includes "practice of mental health therapy by a licensed psychologist who has not acceptably documented to the division the licensed psychologist's completion of the supervised training in psychotherapy." The conduct is unlawful practice.

    Reference: Title 58 Chapter 61 Current — 58-61-501(2)