Coun 105: Evolution And Development Of Counseling Question Paper
Coun 105: Evolution And Development Of Counseling
Course:Counseling
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 1''ST ''TRIMESTER 2013 (DAY) EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : COUNSELLING
UNIT CODE : COUN 105
UNIT TITLE : EVOLUTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF COUNSELLING
TIME : 2 HOURS
Instructions:
Answer any four questions.
Question One
Briefly trace the history of counseling in the western culture. Explain the social economic political and philosophical factors which may have influenced the development of counseling. (15mks)
Question Two
Define counseling and distinguish it from other mental health concepts which are often mistaken for counseling.
(10mks)
What concepts and philosophies make counseling unique?
(5mks)
Question Three
Compare and contrast counseling in the traditional African society with modern counseling. (15mks)
Question Four
Informal counseling takes place in churches, health centres, schools, and indeed everywhere in many communities.
Show how such counseling can be differentiated from professional counseling.
(10mks)
What are some of the risks for the client in the hands of such a "Counselor"?
(15mks)
Question Five
With reference to psychoanalysis, explain why counseling is often referred to as the "talking therapy"
(7mks)
What was Sigmund’s view of human nature?
(7mks)
Question Six
What do you understand by the term "self awareness" why is self awareness necessary for a counselor in training.
(5mks)
Discuss briefly the significance of including the course "evolution a development of counseling" in the course for student counselors. (10mks)
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