TEXAS LPC JURISPRUDENCE EXAM LATEST
WITH QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS
GRADED A+
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 1 / 3
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
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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.
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