Texas LPC Jurisprudence Exam
Professional Counselors apply... - ANSMental health, psychotherapeutic & human
development principles
LPCs facilitate... - ANSHuman 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 - ANSAssisting 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 - ANSSelecting, 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? - ANSStandardized projective techniques
such as Rorschach Ink Blot, Roberts Apperception Test, Thematic Apperception.
Consulting means... - ANSThe 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... - ANSEvaluating & 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... - ANSTexas Occupations Code Chapter 503 - Professional
Counselors
Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 - Professional Counselors is also known as -
ANSLicensed Professional Counselors Act
Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 - Professional Counselors aka Licensed Professional
Counselors Act does NOT allow for... - ANSpractice 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? - ANSYES
LPCs are regulated by - ANSTexas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors
, Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors falls under - ANSThe
Department is State Health Services
Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Counselor implies... - ANSthe 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... - ANSapplication 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? - ANSNo
Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors consists of... - ANS9 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? - ANS6 years w/ the terms of 3 members expiring Feb
1 of each odd-numbered year
Who adopts & publishes LPC code of ethics? - ANSThe Board
Who adopts & lists authorized counseling methods & practices? - ANSThe Board
What 3 places does the Board establish consumers receive info on directing complaints? -
ANS1-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? - ANSYES
Are formal charges by the board against the holder of the license confidential? - ANSNo, 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? - ANSYes, in an appropriate in public manner.
How frequently does an LPC have to renew their license? - ANSBiennially w/ no violations of
the chapter & w/ appropriate continuing education requirements met.
When does the board notify an LPC that the license is expiring? - ANSNo 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? - ANSA new license
can be obtained by complying with the requirements & procedures for obtaining an original
license.
Professional Counselors apply... - ANSMental health, psychotherapeutic & human
development principles
LPCs facilitate... - ANSHuman 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 - ANSAssisting 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 - ANSSelecting, 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? - ANSStandardized projective techniques
such as Rorschach Ink Blot, Roberts Apperception Test, Thematic Apperception.
Consulting means... - ANSThe 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... - ANSEvaluating & 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... - ANSTexas Occupations Code Chapter 503 - Professional
Counselors
Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 - Professional Counselors is also known as -
ANSLicensed Professional Counselors Act
Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 - Professional Counselors aka Licensed Professional
Counselors Act does NOT allow for... - ANSpractice 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? - ANSYES
LPCs are regulated by - ANSTexas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors
, Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors falls under - ANSThe
Department is State Health Services
Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Counselor implies... - ANSthe 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... - ANSapplication 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? - ANSNo
Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors consists of... - ANS9 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? - ANS6 years w/ the terms of 3 members expiring Feb
1 of each odd-numbered year
Who adopts & publishes LPC code of ethics? - ANSThe Board
Who adopts & lists authorized counseling methods & practices? - ANSThe Board
What 3 places does the Board establish consumers receive info on directing complaints? -
ANS1-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? - ANSYES
Are formal charges by the board against the holder of the license confidential? - ANSNo, 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? - ANSYes, in an appropriate in public manner.
How frequently does an LPC have to renew their license? - ANSBiennially w/ no violations of
the chapter & w/ appropriate continuing education requirements met.
When does the board notify an LPC that the license is expiring? - ANSNo 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? - ANSA new license
can be obtained by complying with the requirements & procedures for obtaining an original
license.
