NV Psych Juris study guide
NV Psych Juris · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The Nevada Psychology Jurisprudence Examination is the state-specific law and ethics test that Nevada uses as part of psychologist licensure. It is aimed at doctoral-level applicants for a Nevada psychologist license, and often at out-of-state psychologists seeking licensure by endorsement, who must show they know Nevada's rules rather than only the general ethics they learned in graduate school. The NV Psych Juris study guide has 10 sections and about 2,767 words.
01Nevada Psychology Practice Act: Licensure, Scope of Practice, and Board Authority
This domain tests who may practice psychology in Nevada, what a license authorizes, and how the Board of Psychological Examiners exercises authority. Expect questions distinguishing title protection from scope of practice and Board jurisdiction over both licensees and unlicensed conduct.
301 words, about 2 min02Confidentiality, Privileged Communication, and Recordkeeping Under Nevada Law
This domain tests the difference between confidentiality and privilege, the limits on each, and how Nevada psychologists create, store, release, and retain records. Confidentiality is the professional and legal duty not to disclose information learned in a professional relationship.
301 words, about 2 min03Informed Consent, Client Rights, and Treatment of Minors
This domain tests whether consent is legally valid and ethically meaningful, how client rights are protected, and when minors may consent or must have parental involvement. Informed consent requires capacity, voluntariness, and disclosure of the nature of services, risks, benefits, alternatives, confidentiality limits, fees, and the right to withdraw.
288 words, about 1 min04Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse, Elder Abuse, and Dependent Adult Abuse
This domain tests the duty to report suspected abuse, the legal override of confidentiality, and the difference between suspicion and proof. Nevada psychologists are mandatory reporters.
278 words, about 1 min05Duty to Protect, Suicide Risk, and Violence Risk Management
This domain tests risk assessment, intervention, and documentation when a client may harm themselves or another person. Nevada questions often probe whether you know when confidentiality may yield to safety.
275 words, about 1 min06Competence, Supervision, and Delegation of Psychological Services
This domain tests whether you practice only within your competence and whether you supervise or delegate in a way that keeps the licensed psychologist accountable. Competence requires education, training, supervised experience, and continuing education.
254 words, about 1 min07Boundaries, Multiple Relationships, and Professional Conduct
This domain tests boundary management, avoidance of exploitation, and conduct that could trigger Board discipline. Nevada’s small communities make some multiple relationships unavoidable, so the exam expects a management plan, not denial.
270 words, about 1 min08Psychological Testing, Assessment, and Test Security
This domain tests competent test selection, informed consent, interpretation limits, and protection of test materials. Use instruments you are trained to administer and interpret, with evidence of validity and reliability for the population and purpose.
255 words, about 1 min09Advertising, Fees, and Business Practices
This domain tests truthful public statements, financial arrangements, and business conduct that could mislead clients or exploit the professional relationship. Advertising must be accurate and not misleading.
253 words, about 1 min10Disciplinary Process, Complaints, and Impairment
This domain tests how the Nevada Board handles complaints, what due process licensees receive, and how impairment is addressed without compromising public safety. A complaint may come from a client, colleague, agency, or the Board itself.
292 words, about 1 min