State Psychology Boards Directory
State psychology boards regulate the practice and licensure of psychologists. They evaluate the qualifications of applicants and trant licenses to those who qualify. Psychology boards establish rules and regulations to ensure the integrity and competence of licensed psychologists and investigate complaints for unprofessional conduct. Psychology boards protect the safety and welfare of consumers of psychological services.
Psychology is the observation, description, evaluation, interpretation, or modification of human behavior by the application of psychological principles, methods, or procedures for the purpose of preventing or eliminating symptomatic, maladaptive, or undesired behavior and of enhancing interpersonal relationships, work and life adjustment, personal effectiveness, behavioral health, and mental health. The practice of psychology may include:
Psychological testing and the evaluation or assessment of personal characteristics such as intelligence, personality, abilities, interests, aptitudes, and psychophysiological and neuropsychological functioning; counseling, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, hypnosis, biofeedback, and behavior analysis and therapy.
Diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders, alcoholism and substance abuse, disorders of habit or conduct, and the psychological aspects of physical illness, accident, injury, or disability; psychoeducational evaluation, therapy, remediation, and consultation
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