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