# Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641.025: “Practice of psychology” defined

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T54_C641_S641.025

## Section

- **Citation:** Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641.025
- **Heading:** “Practice of psychology” defined
- **Jurisdiction:** Nevada
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641 / Section 641.025

## Text

“Practice of psychology” means the observation, description, evaluation, interpretation or modification of human behavior by the application of psychological principles, methods or procedures to prevent or eliminate problematic, unhealthy or undesired behavior and to enhance personal relationships and behavioral and mental health. The term includes, without limitation, such specialized areas of competence as:

1. Psychological testing and the evaluation of personal characteristics, including, without limitation, intelligence, personality, abilities, interests, aptitudes and neuropsychological functioning;

2. Counseling;

3. Psychoanalysis;

4. Psychotherapy;

5. Hypnosis;

6. Biofeedback;

7. Analysis and therapy relating to behavior;

8. Diagnosis and treatment of mental or emotional disorders and alcohol and other substance use disorders, including, without limitation, disorders of habit or conduct;

9. Psychological aspects of physical injury, illness, accident or disability; and

10. Evaluation, therapy, remediation and consultation relating to the academic performance of the patient.

## Nearby sections

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