In 1975 Congress expanded the original act and extended the service categories from 5 to how many?

• A. 8
• B. 10
• C. 12
• D. 15

Answer: (C)

The question tests how federal policy broadened the scope of counseling practice by expanding the set of recognized service categories. In 1975, Congress expanded the act to twelve service categories, up from five. This change reflected the growth and diversification of the counseling field, recognizing work in a wider range of settings—schools, clinics, rehabilitation centers, community agencies, and more—and creating official categories for roles such as educational guidance, vocational and career counseling, mental health and rehabilitation counseling, supervision and training, program administration, and research. The move to twelve categories aligns policy with the expanding responsibilities counselors were taking on, making twelve the correct figure.