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1

Which professional body currently governs the statutory registration of psychologists in South Africa?

A:South African Medical and Dental Council (SAMDC)
B:Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA)
C:Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
D:South African Nursing Council (SANC)
2

What is a primary reason for the underutilisation of Western psychological services among black South African communities?

A:Lack of psychologists in urban areas
B:Psychology is viewed as a foreign system compared to traditional healing methods
C:Overabundance of accessible psychological services
D:Western psychology is fully integrated into all South African cultures
3

Which of the following best describes the scope of practice for clinical psychologists in South Africa according to the 2011 scope of practice?

A:Providing counseling for developmental and adjustment issues
B:Treating psychological and psychiatric conditions
C:Focusing exclusively on educational assessments
D:Conducting workplace performance evaluations
4

What is the minimum academic requirement to register as a registered counsellor with the HPCSA in South Africa?

A:A three-year bachelor’s degree in psychology
B:A four-year Bachelor of Psychology professional degree including a 720-hour practicum
C:A one-year Honours degree in psychology
D:A master’s degree in counselling psychology
5

Which ethical principle emphasizes maintaining high standards of competence and recognizing the limits of one’s expertise in psychology?

A:Principle A: Competence
B:Principle B: Integrity
C:Principle C: Professional and scientific responsibility
D:Principle D: Respect for people's rights and dignity
6

Why was the Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA) established in 1994?

A:To regulate statutory registration of psychologists
B:To replace PASA and unify various psychology formations into a non-racial body
C:To offer accredited psychology degrees
D:To provide government funding to psychologists
7

Which of the following is NOT one of the six main recognised psychological registration categories in South Africa?

A:Clinical psychology
B:Counselling psychology
C:Forensic psychology
D:Child psychology
8

What challenge do neuropsychologists in South Africa particularly face due to the country’s diversity?

A:Lack of international neuropsychology training programs
B:Assessing cognitive function objectively within a culturally and linguistically diverse population
C:A surplus of neuropsychologists in rural areas
D:Limited interest in neuropsychological disorders
9

Which ethical principle requires psychologists to respect individuals’ rights to privacy, confidentiality, and self-determination?

A:Principle B: Integrity
B:Principle D: Respect for people’s rights and dignity
C:Principle E: Concern for others’ well-being
D:Principle F: Social responsibility
10

Which of the following best explains the impact of apartheid on the professionalisation of psychology in South Africa?

A:It had no effect on psychological training and practice
B:It led to racial segregation within psychological associations and limited black membership
C:It promoted equal representation of all racial groups in psychology
D:It resulted in the early establishment of PsySSA

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Which South African professional body is responsible for the statutory registration of psychologists?

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