Texas LPC Jurisprudence Exam 2023 with complete solution(Graded A+)

Texas LPC Jurisprudence Exam 2023

with complete solution(Graded A+)

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.

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 AnsLicensed 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? AnsYES

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.

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

Are formal charges by the board against the holder of the license confidential? Ans- 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? Ans- Yes, in an appropriate in public

manner.