Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists Act an d Rules (Psychologists' Licensing Act) Study Guide Used by Examiners to Make Exams DEFINITIONS: Board -------- Correct Answer ---------- The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists. DEFINITIONS: Licensed specialist in school psychology -------- Correct Answer ---------- A person who holds a license to engage in the practice of psychology under Section 501.260. DEFINITIONS: Provisional license holder -------- Correct Answer ---------- A person who holds a license to engage in the practice of psychology under Section 501.253. DEFINITIONS: Psychological associate -------- Correct Answer ---------- A person who holds a license to engage in the practice of psychology issued under Section 501.259. DEFINITIONS: Psychologist -------- Correct Answer ---------- A person who holds a license to engage in the practice of psychology issued under Section 501.252. PRACTICE OF PSYCHOLOGY: psychological services -------- Correct Answer ---------- Acts or behaviors that are included within th e purview of the practice of psychology. PRACTICE OF PSYCHOLOGY: A person is engaged in the practice of psychology within the meaning of this chapter if the person -------- Correct Answer ---------- (1) represents the person to the public by a title or de scription of services that includes the word "psychological," "psychologist," or "psychology"; (2) provides or offers to provide psychological services to individuals, groups, organizations, or the public; (3) is a psychologist or psychological associate e mployed as described by Section 501.004(a)(1) who offers or provides psychological services, other than lecture services, to the public for consideration separate from the salary that person receives for performing the person's regular duties; or (4) is em ployed as a psychologist or psychological associate by an organization that sells psychological services, other than lecture services, to the public for consideration. PRACTICE OF PSYCHOLOGY: The practice of psychology includes: -------- Correct Answer ---------- providing or offering to provide services to an individual or group, including providing computerized procedures, that include the application of established principles, methods, and procedures of describing, explaining, and ameliorating behavior; PRACTICE OF PSYCHOLOGY: The practice of psychology addresses: -------- Correct Answer ---------- normal behavior and involves evaluating, preventing, and remediating p sychological, emotional, mental, interpersonal, learning, and behavioral disorders of individuals or groups, as well as the psychological disorders that accompany medical problems, organizational structures, stress, and health; PRACTICE OF PSYCHOLOGY: The practice of psychology includes: -------- Correct Answer ---------- using projective techniques, neuropsychological testing, counseling, career counseling, psychotherapy, hypnosis for health care purposes, hypnotherapy, and biofeedback; and (B) evaluating and treating mental or emotional disorders and disabilities by psychological techniques and procedures; and PRACTICE OF PSYCHOLOGY: The practice of psychology is based on: -------- Correct Answer ---------- (A) a systematic body of knowledge and principl es acquired in an organized program of graduate study; and (B) the standards of ethics established by the profession. APPLICATION OF SUNSET ACT -------- Correct Answer ---------- The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists is subject to Chapter 32 5, Government Code (Texas Sunset Act). Unless continued in existence as provided by that chapter, the board is abolished and this chapter expires September 1, 2017. BOARD MEMBERSHIP: The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists consists of -------- Correct Answer ---------- nine members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate as follows BOARD MEMBERSHIP: four/nine psychologist members -------- Correct Answer ---------- who have engaged in independent practice, teaching, or research in psychology for at least five years; BOARD MEMBERSHIP: two/nine psychological associate members -------- Correct Answer ---------- who have been licensed as psychological associates under this chapter for at least five years BOARD MEMBERSHI P: three/nine members -------- Correct Answer ---------- who represent the public. BOARD MEMBERSHIP: one of the - four/nine psychologist members or two/nine psychological associate members -------- Correct Answer ---------- One of the members appointed un der Subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2) must practice as a licensed specialist in school psychology under Section 501.260. BOARD MEMBERSHIP: To ensure adequate representation on the board of the diverse fields of psychology, the governor in making appointments under Subsection (a)(1) shall appoint: -------- Correct Answer ---------- 1) at least two members who provide psycholo gical services; 2) at least one member who conducts research in the field of psychology; and 3) at least one member who teaches as a member of the faculty of a psychological training institution. BOARD MEMBERSHIP: Each member of the board must be ------- - Correct Answer -----
----- a citizen of the United States. BOARD MEMBERSHIP: Appointments to the board shall be made -------- Correct Answer ---------- without regard to the race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin of the appointee . ELIGIBILITY OF PUBLIC MEMBERS: A person is not eligible for appointment as a public member of the board if: -------- Correct Answer ---------- 1) the person is registered, certified, or licensed by an occupational regulatory agency in the field of healt h services; 2) the person's spouse is registered, certified, or licensed by an occupational regulatory agency in the field of mental health; or 3) the person or the person's spouse: (A) is employed by or participates in the management of a business enti ty or other organization regulated by the board or receiving funds from the board; (B) owns or controls, directly or indirectly, more than a 10 percent interest in a business entity or other organization regulated by the board or receiving funds from the b oard; or (C) uses or receives a substantial amount of tangible goods, services, or funds from the board, other than compensation or reimbursement authorized by law for board membership, attendance, or expenses. MEMBERSHIP AND EMPLOYEE RESTRICTIONS: Texas trade association -------- Correct Answer ---------- Means a cooperative and voluntarily joined statewide association of business or professional competitors in this state designed to assist its members and its industry or profession in dealing with mutua l business or professional problems and in promoting their common interest. MEMBERSHIP AND EMPLOYEE RESTRICTIONS:
