Texas LPC Jurisprudence Exam
Questions And Answers
Professional Counselors apply... - Correct Answer-Mental health, psychotherapeutic &
human development principles
LPCs facilitate... - Correct 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 - Correct 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 - Correct 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? - Correct Answer-Standardized
projective techniques such as Rorschach Ink Blot, Roberts Apperception Test, Thematic
Apperception.
Consulting means... - Correct 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... - Correct 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... - Correct Answer-Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 -
Professional Counselors
Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 - Professional Counselors is also known as -
Correct Answer-Licensed Professional Counselors Act
, Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 - Professional Counselors aka Licensed
Professional Counselors Act does NOT allow for... - Correct 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? -
Correct Answer-YES
LPCs are regulated by - Correct Answer-Texas State Board of Examiners of
Professional Counselors
Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors falls under - Correct
Answer-The Department is State Health Services
Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Counselor implies... - Correct 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... - Correct 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? - Correct Answer-No
Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors consists of... - Correct
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? - Correct Answer-6 years w/ the terms of 3
members expiring Feb 1 of each odd-numbered year
Who adopts & publishes LPC code of ethics? - Correct Answer-The Board
Who adopts & lists authorized counseling methods & practices? - Correct Answer-The
Board
What 3 places does the Board establish consumers receive info on directing
complaints? - Correct 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? - Correct Answer-YES
Questions And Answers
Professional Counselors apply... - Correct Answer-Mental health, psychotherapeutic &
human development principles
LPCs facilitate... - Correct 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 - Correct 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 - Correct 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? - Correct Answer-Standardized
projective techniques such as Rorschach Ink Blot, Roberts Apperception Test, Thematic
Apperception.
Consulting means... - Correct 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... - Correct 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... - Correct Answer-Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 -
Professional Counselors
Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 - Professional Counselors is also known as -
Correct Answer-Licensed Professional Counselors Act
, Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 - Professional Counselors aka Licensed
Professional Counselors Act does NOT allow for... - Correct 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? -
Correct Answer-YES
LPCs are regulated by - Correct Answer-Texas State Board of Examiners of
Professional Counselors
Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors falls under - Correct
Answer-The Department is State Health Services
Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Counselor implies... - Correct 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... - Correct 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? - Correct Answer-No
Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors consists of... - Correct
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? - Correct Answer-6 years w/ the terms of 3
members expiring Feb 1 of each odd-numbered year
Who adopts & publishes LPC code of ethics? - Correct Answer-The Board
Who adopts & lists authorized counseling methods & practices? - Correct Answer-The
Board
What 3 places does the Board establish consumers receive info on directing
complaints? - Correct 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? - Correct Answer-YES
