KME's EPPP NC Psychology Practice
Exam Questions & Answers.
What is the purpose of the NC psychology practice act? - CORRECT ANSWER To protect the public from
the practice of psychology by unqualified persons or from unprofessional conduct
Who can use the term psychologist? - CORRECT ANSWER Anyone who is licensed by the Board,
(Licensed Psychologists, Provisional Licensed Psychologists, and Licensed Psychological Associates), may
refer to him/herself as a psychologist. Applicants before the Board may also do so. In addition,
individuals who hold graduate degrees in psychology and are exempt from licensure, such as university
professors teaching psychology, researchers in psychology, industrial/organizational psychologists, and
school psychologists employed by boards of education, among others, can properly use the title,
"psychologist."
How is the practice of psychology defined? - CORRECT ANSWER The observation, description,
evaluation, interpretation, or modification of human behavior by the application of psychological
principles, methods, and procedures for the purpose of preventing or eliminating symptomatic,
maladaptive, or undesired behavior or of enhancing interpersonal relationships, work and life
adjustment, personal effectiveness, behavioral health, or mental health.
If you are not paid for your services, are you still practicing psychology? - CORRECT ANSWER Yes, it does
not matter if payment is received for services.
Who is exempt from licensure? - CORRECT ANSWER Those teaching psychology, conducting research,
expert testimony, or providing services or consultation given that the client or group is not the intended
beneficiary of the services (rather, a student is the intended beneficiary)
Are school psychologists subject to the practice act? - CORRECT ANSWER No, not if they are certified by
the state board of education as school psychologists and are employees.
If they are also a licensed psychologist, they must follow this practice act. If they are a licensed
psychological associate, they must follow this practice act except they do not have to receive
supervision.
, Can a psychologist licensed in another state practice here? - CORRECT ANSWER For up to five days each
calendar year. Must meet supervision requirements, notify the board.
Also, the board can issue a temporary license for up to 30 days.
What happens if your license is suspended or revoked? - CORRECT ANSWER You must terminate the
practice of psychology.
When might an applicant have to stop practicing? - CORRECT ANSWER If they fail the exam twice, are
denied a license, or if they discontinue the application process. Also, if they do not apply within 30 days
of starting practice.
If you want to practice psychology in NC, when must you apply for a license? - CORRECT ANSWER Within
30 days of starting to practice. If you don't do so, you must terminate practice until you are licensed.
What happens if you fail the licensure exam? - CORRECT ANSWER You can continue practicing unless
you fail it again. Then you must reapply and receive a license before you can practice again.
Do applicants for licensure need to be supervised? - CORRECT ANSWER Yes. You must be supervised if
you have not yet applied (before the 30 days), and once you have applied, until you have passed the
exams, received notice that you passed, and received a permanent license.
How much supervision is required for applicants to become permanently licensed? - CORRECT ANSWER
two-years by a licensed psychologist with a health services provider certificate. One year must be post-
doctoral, and one can be pre-doctoral.
What does it mean to be provisionally licensed? - CORRECT ANSWER You are provisionally licensed if
you've met all qualifications except the two-years of supervision. You can be put on "inactive" status and
complete this in a part-time fashion.
What are the supervision requirements for licensed psychological associates? - CORRECT ANSWER Same
for the application process as licensed psychologists, but then must have continual supervision by a
licensed psychologist if they are providing direct services.
