Coun 200:Theories Of Counseling Question Paper
Coun 200:Theories Of Counseling
Course:Education
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2011
FACULTY : EDUCATION & SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION AND PRE-UNIVERSITY
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS Answer any THREE Questions
Question 1
a) Explain the meaning of the term ‘theory’ in counseling. (2marks)
b) Explain why it is necessary for a counselor to have knowledge on counseling theories. (8marks)
c) Explain the features of a good theory in counseling. (6marks)
d) Explain two main differences between psychoanalytic theory and behavioral theory in counseling. (4marks)
Question 2
a) What is eclectic counseling theory? (4marks)
b) Explain the basic goals in Rational – emotive therapy. (4marks)
c) Discuss the core conditions for counseling by person – centered theory. (12marks)
Question 3
a) Explain the view of human nature in Existential therapy. (5marks)
b) Describe the ABC model according to Rational Eucotive Therapy and Explain using an example how you would apply it in your counseling. (15marks)
Question 4
a) Explain how the following defense mechanisms are used by individuals:-
i) Repression
ii) Projection
iii) Rationalization
iv) Compensation
v) Denial (2marks)
b) Explain five characteristics of an effective plan according to Wubbolding (1988).(10marks)
Question 5
Using the helping model by Gerald Egan, discuss the stages of the counseling process. (20marks)
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