Texas LPC Jurisprudence Exam
QUESTIONS AND WELL DETAILED
ANSWERS
Professional Counselors apply... - ANSWER>>Mental health, psychotherapeutic &
human development principles
LPCs facilitate... - ANSWER>>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 - ANSWER>>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.
Assessment is defined as - ANSWER>>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? - ANSWER>>Standardized projective
techniques such as Rorschach Ink Blot, Roberts Apperception Test, Thematic
Apperception.
Consulting means... - ANSWER>>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.
,Referral means... - ANSWER>>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... - ANSWER>>Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 -
Professional Counselors
Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 - Professional Counselors is also known as -
ANSWER>>Licensed Professional Counselors Act
Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 - Professional Counselors aka Licensed
Professional Counselors Act does NOT allow for... - ANSWER>>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? -
ANSWER>>YES
LPCs are regulated by - ANSWER>>Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional
Counselors
Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors falls under -
ANSWER>>The Department is State Health Services
Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Counselor implies... - ANSWER>>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... - ANSWER>>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? - ANSWER>>No
Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors consists of... -
ANSWER>>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? - ANSWER>>6 years w/ the terms of 3
members expiring Feb 1 of each odd-numbered year
Who adopts & publishes LPC code of ethics? - ANSWER>>The Board
Who adopts & lists authorized counseling methods & practices? - ANSWER>>The
Board
What 3 places does the Board establish consumers receive info on directing
complaints? - ANSWER>>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? - ANSWER>>YES
Are formal charges by the board against the holder of the license confidential? -
ANSWER>>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? - ANSWER>>Yes, in an appropriate in
public manner.
QUESTIONS AND WELL DETAILED
ANSWERS
Professional Counselors apply... - ANSWER>>Mental health, psychotherapeutic &
human development principles
LPCs facilitate... - ANSWER>>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 - ANSWER>>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.
Assessment is defined as - ANSWER>>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? - ANSWER>>Standardized projective
techniques such as Rorschach Ink Blot, Roberts Apperception Test, Thematic
Apperception.
Consulting means... - ANSWER>>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.
,Referral means... - ANSWER>>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... - ANSWER>>Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 -
Professional Counselors
Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 - Professional Counselors is also known as -
ANSWER>>Licensed Professional Counselors Act
Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 - Professional Counselors aka Licensed
Professional Counselors Act does NOT allow for... - ANSWER>>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? -
ANSWER>>YES
LPCs are regulated by - ANSWER>>Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional
Counselors
Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors falls under -
ANSWER>>The Department is State Health Services
Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Counselor implies... - ANSWER>>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... - ANSWER>>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? - ANSWER>>No
Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors consists of... -
ANSWER>>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? - ANSWER>>6 years w/ the terms of 3
members expiring Feb 1 of each odd-numbered year
Who adopts & publishes LPC code of ethics? - ANSWER>>The Board
Who adopts & lists authorized counseling methods & practices? - ANSWER>>The
Board
What 3 places does the Board establish consumers receive info on directing
complaints? - ANSWER>>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? - ANSWER>>YES
Are formal charges by the board against the holder of the license confidential? -
ANSWER>>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? - ANSWER>>Yes, in an appropriate in
public manner.
