BOARD OF PSYCHOLOGY - Study Packet - Florida Laws and Rules Examination Computer Based Test For Psychologists - Effective JANUARY 2015 - (Section 1 of 2)

Sep 17, 2026

Study Packet (Section 1 of 2) for the Florida Laws and Rules Examination Computer Based Test for psychologists, effective January 2015, administered by the Board of Psychology. The packet describes the exam structure (40 objective questions) covering Florida statutes and rules relevant to psychology practice, lists key subject areas with chapters/sections, and specifies the passing requirement of 32 correct answers (80%). It also outlines exam policies, confidentiality, revision highlights for 2015, and the Section 1 Table of Contents covering Parts A–D.

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CategoryExam

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Pages243

Reading Time10 h 12 min

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Examination Overview

Question Count, Subjects, and Passing Score

Exam Policies and Confidentiality

2015 Revisions

Revision Marking and Update Summary

Table of Contents (Section 1 of 2)

Part A: Chapter 490, Florida Statutes, Psychological Services

Part B: Chapter 64B19, Florida Administrative Code, Psychology

Part C: Chapter 39.201, Florida Statutes, Mandatory Reports

Part D: Section 90.503, Florida Statutes, Psychotherapist-patient Privilege

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FAQs

How many questions are on the Florida laws and rules examination, and how many are needed to pass?

The examination consists of forty (40) objective questions. A raw score of thirty-two (32) correct answers (80%) is necessary to pass.

What topics are covered on the exam?

Topics include Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Code sections related to psychological services, psychotherapy-patient privilege, mental health law, protection from abuse/neglect/exploitation, and evidence-related privilege provisions.

Where are 2015 revisions indicated in the study guide?

Revisions for 2015 are marked with an asterisk and highlighted throughout the study guide, with an update list provided since the 2014 study guide.

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