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