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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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