QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. A COMPLETE
SOLUTION THAT COVERS 2025/2026 FINAL
EXAM. SCORE A+
Assessment is defined as -CORRECT ANS>>Selecting, administering, scoring
& interpreting instruments designed to assess aptitude's, abilities,
achievements, interests, personal characteristics, disabilities & mental,
emotional & behavioral D/o
What assessments are LPCs NOT able to use? -CORRECT
ANS>>Standardized projective techniques such as Rorschach Ink Blot,
Roberts Apperception Test, Thematic Apperception.
Consulting means... -CORRECT ANS>>The application of scientific principles
& procedures in counseling & human development to provide assistance in
understanding & solving current or potential problems that the person
seeking consultation may have w/ another individual, group or organization.
Professional Counselors apply... -CORRECT ANS>>Mental health,
psychotherapeutic & human development principles
LPCs facilitate... -CORRECT ANS>>Human development, life span
adjustment; prevent assess, evaluate & treat mental, emotional & behavioral
disorders & distress; conduct assessments & evals; establish Tx plans &
goals; evaluate Tx plans & interventions.
Counseling is defined as -CORRECT ANS>>Assisting clients through
therapeutic relationship, using combo of mental health & development
principles/methods & P/T to achieve mental, emotional, physical, social,
moral, educational, spiritual or career-related development & adjustment
across the life span.
Referral means... -CORRECT ANS>>Evaluating & identifying needs of
counselee to determine the advisability of referral to other specialists,
informing the counselor of such judgement & communicating as requested if
deemed appropriate to such referral source.
,LPCs are regulated by... -CORRECT ANS>>Texas Occupations Code Chapter
503 - Professional Counselors
Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 - Professional Counselors is also
known as -CORRECT ANS>>Licensed Professional Counselors Act
Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 - Professional Counselors aka
Licensed Professional Counselors Act does NOT allow for... -CORRECT
ANS>>practice of medicine, law, counseling for government or educational
institutions, counselor interns, federal employees, social workers, pastoral
counselors, public/private nonprofits, rehab counselors & music therapists.
Does the Texas occupational code have a separate specialization for art
therapy? -CORRECT ANS>>YES
LPCs are regulated by -CORRECT ANS>>Texas State Board of Examiners of
Professional Counselors
Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors falls under -
CORRECT ANS>>The Department is State Health Services
Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Counselor implies... -CORRECT
ANS>>the person is licensed, trained, experienced or expert in counseling &
engages in any practice of counseling w/ individuals, couples, families &
groups for compensation.
Counseling treatment intervention means... -CORRECT ANS>>application of
cognitive, affective, behavioral, psychodynamic & systemic counseling
strategies including developmental, wellness & psychological dysfunction
that reflect a pluralistic society.
Can a LPC diagnose or treat a physical condition or D/o? -CORRECT
ANS>>No
Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors consists of... -
CORRECT ANS>>9 members appointed by the governor including 5 LPCs (at
least 3 in private practice & 1 counselor educator) & 4 members of the public.
, How long is a Board members term? -CORRECT ANS>>6 years w/ the terms
of 3 members expiring Feb 1 of each odd-numbered year
Who adopts & publishes LPC code of ethics? -CORRECT ANS>>The Board
Who adopts & lists authorized counseling methods & practices? -CORRECT
ANS>>The Board
What 3 places does the Board establish consumers receive info on directing
complaints? -CORRECT ANS>>1-written contracts for services, 2-sign
prominently displayed in the place of business & 3-bill for services provided
by persons regulated by the board.
Can the board request the department issue a subpoena to compel the
attendance of a relevant witness? -CORRECT ANS>>YES
Are formal charges by the board against the holder of the license
confidential? -CORRECT ANS>>No, the nature of charges, disciplinary
proceedings & final disciplinary actions including warnings & reprimands by
the board are subject to disclosure.
Does an LPC have to display their license? -CORRECT ANS>>Yes, in an
appropriate in public manner.
How frequently does an LPC have to renew their license? -CORRECT
ANS>>Biennially w/ no violations of the chapter & w/ appropriate continuing
education requirements met.
When does the board notify an LPC that the license is expiring? -CORRECT
ANS>>No later than the 30th day before the expiration date of the license.
What happens when a license has been expired for one year or more? -
CORRECT ANS>>A new license can be obtained by complying with the
requirements & procedures for obtaining an original license.
When is an LPC subject to disciplinary action by the board? -CORRECT
ANS>>1-violates the chapter, rule or code of ethics; 2-commits an act for