Texas LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) Jurisprudence Exam

Can an LPC evaluate an individual's mental, emotional, or behavioral condition without personally interviewing the individual?

1. Yes

2. No

3. With written permission

4. Sometimes

The correct answer is: No

An LPC, or Licensed Professional Counselor, is not able to evaluate an individual's mental, emotional, or behavioral condition without personally interviewing them. This is because conducting an interview allows the LPC to gather important information about the individual and their current state, which is crucial in properly assessing their condition. Other options such as "Yes" and "Sometimes" are incorrect because an interview is necessary for a comprehensive evaluation, unless the individual has provided written permission for the evaluation to be conducted without an interview. Choosing the option "C With written permission" may seem like a plausible answer, but the question specifically asks if it can be done without an interview, making option C incorrect.