Texas LPC Jurisprudence Exam-Questions ans 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.
How frequently does an LPC have to renew their license? - ANSWER Biennially w/ no
violations of the chapter & w/ appropriate continuing education requirements met.
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.
How frequently does an LPC have to renew their license? - ANSWER Biennially w/ no
violations of the chapter & w/ appropriate continuing education requirements met.
