LPC Characteristics and Skills 3

Question 1

Which listening skill involves tracking both verbal content and nonverbal cues such as posture, eye contact, and tone?

Accepted Answer

Active listening

Answer

Active listening encompasses attending to the full range of client communication, including nonverbal signals alongside spoken content.

Question 2

A counselor who regularly engages in peer consultation primarily demonstrates which professional characteristic?

Accepted Answer

Commitment to ongoing professional growth and ethical practice

Answer

Seeking peer consultation reflects a counselor's dedication to professional development and ethical, effective practice.

Question 3

When a client says 'I'm fine' but is crying, a skilled counselor should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Gently reflect the discrepancy between words and affect

Answer

Reflecting the discrepancy between verbal and nonverbal communication invites the client to explore their true emotional state.

Question 4

The concept of 'unconditional positive regard' in counseling practice means the counselor:

Accepted Answer

Accepts the client as a person regardless of their behaviors or values

Answer

Unconditional positive regard, a core condition from Rogers, involves accepting the client fully without judgment or conditions.

Question 5

A supervisee asks how to handle strong dislike of a client. The supervisor should FIRST recommend:

Accepted Answer

Exploring countertransference through personal reflection and supervision

Answer

Countertransference is best addressed through self-reflection and supervision before any action affecting the client's care is taken.

LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor Practice Test