Which elements comprise the Pennsylvania psychology board's disciplinary process?

• A. Investigations, hearings, and potential sanctions such as reprimand, probation, license suspension, or revocation, with due process.
• B. Negotiated settlements without formal proceedings.
• C. Informal admonitions issued without notice.
• D. Civil penalties granted by a court instead of the board.

Answer: (A)

The central idea is that the board disciplines psychology licensees through a structured process that starts with investigations, proceeds to hearings, and can end in sanctions such as reprimand, probation, license suspension, or revocation, all carried out with due process. This framework protects the public while ensuring the professional’s rights are respected. Negotiated settlements can occur within the process, but they do not replace the formal steps and the requirement of due process. Informal admonitions issued without notice bypass due process, and civil penalties imposed by a court are separate from the board’s disciplinary actions.