Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 465-2

  • Practice of psychology: means 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. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 465-1
  • Psychologist: means a person who offers to the public or renders to individuals or to groups of individuals services defined as the practice of psychology. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 465-1

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, it shall be unlawful to represent one’s self as a psychologist or engage in the practice of psychology without having first obtained a license as provided in this chapter.