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UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI IMARA

FINAL EXAMINATION

COURSE

INTRODUCTION TO GUIDANCE AND

COUNSELLING

COURSE CODE

EDU430

EXAMINATION

APRIL 2011

TIME

3 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1.

This question paper consists of three (3) parts : PART A (10 Questions)
PART B (5 Questions)
PART C (4 Questions)

2.

Answer ALL questions from PART A and PART B and any TWO (2) questions from PART C.
i) Answer PART A in the Objective Answer Sheet
ii) Answer PART B and PART C in the Answer Booklet. Start each answer on a new page.

3.

Do not bring any material into the examination room unless permission is given by the
invigilator.

4.

Please check to make sure that this examination pack consists of:
i) the Question Paper
ii) an Objective Answer Sheet - provided by the Faculty
iii) an Answer Booklet - provided by the Faculty

DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO

This examination paper consists of 5 printed pages
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PART A (10 MARKS)

INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer ALL questions in the Objective Answer Sheet provided.

Select the most appropriate answer.

1. The goal of psychoanalysis is

a) to identify the specific problem behaviours and change the environment so that more
desirable behaviours are reinforced.
b) to help the person get in touch with his or her true feelings so that self-actualization
occurs.
c) to teach the client to pay attention to and change his or her self-talk so that it is more
positive and realistic.
d) to gain insight into the nature of one's problems, so work can begin to resolve
them.
2. Which of the following stages tends to be the most difficult for beginning counselors
when the client is really making progress?
a)
b)
c)
d)

The exploration stage

The understanding stage
The action stage
The termination stage

3. Which of the following is the least important factor affecting group cohesiveness?
a)
b)
c)
d)

Size of the group

Member similarity
Type of work being done
None of the above

4. Goal-setting is important to counselling because

a)
b)
c)
d)

it helps the counsellor and client know when counselling should end.
it helps the counsellor know what types of interventions to use with the client.
it helps the client focus on the alternatives.
All of the above.

5. When a counsellor uses only his/her unique cultural lens to understand the client, it is
referred to as
a)
b)
c)
d)

cultural sensitivity.
cultural encapsulation.
cultural intrusion.
None of the above.

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6. Each of the following is an assumption of the Family Therapy Approach EXCEPT

a) each family member is part of a system (the family unit) and the thoughts, feelings
and behaviours of one family member will necessarily impact on other family
members.
b) most family difficulties arise from improper methods of family communication.
c) bringing about change in one member of a family system without involving the other
members of the system will not last for long without the support of the others.
d) the problems of most family units are usually caused by a single disruptive member
of the family who is typically labeled as the problem.

7. A therapist offers his client unconditional positive regards, values the patient, and shows
acceptance by reflecting the client's statements. The therapist is using
a)
b)
c)
d)

psychoanalytic therapy.
reality therapy.
rational-emotive behavioural therapy.
client-centred therapy.

8. What distinguishes the counselling relationship from other types of relationship is

a)
b)
c)
d)

the client's readiness.

the counsellor's focus on the client.
the mutual sharing of feelings.
The code of ethics and practice.

9. When counselling ends unsuccessfully, the critical issue is

a)
b)
c)
d)

who was responsible for the future.

how will the counsellors deal with the failure.
who made the decision to terminate.
None of the above.

10. In humanistic therapy, the therapist is

a)
b)
c)
d)

passive and nondirective.

passive and directive.
active and nondirective.
active and directive.

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PART B (40 MARKS)

INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer ALL questions in the Answer Booklet. Write an essay of at

least half (%) a page in length.

QUESTION 1
What do you understand by the following terms:
a) Advice
b) Guidance
c) Counselling
d) Psychotherapy
(16 marks)
QUESTION 2
Briefly explain the roles of a school counsellor.
(6 marks)

QUESTION 3
List SIX (6) different types of responsibilities of a leader in group counselling activities.
(6 marks)
QUESTION 4
How do you recognize genuineness and sincerity in others? Why is it important in
counselling relationship?
(6 marks)

QUESTION 5
Briefly explain THREE (3) characteristics of a resistant client.
(6 marks)

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PART C (50 MARKS)

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer any TWO (2) questions below. Write an essay of at least two (2)
pages in length.

QUESTION 1
Identify FIVE (5) most important factors that contribute to the development of the field of
counselling. Give a brief explanation on each factor.
(25 marks)
QUESTION 2
There are five stages of the helping process. Explain the interaction process that takes
place between counsellor and client during the second stage of helping process.
(25 marks)
QUESTION 3
Explain what theory is and briefly describe some arguments that are against the use of
counselling theory by the counsellors in their professional practice.
(25 marks)
QUESTION 4
Discuss the personal qualities that can enhance counsellors in effective helping process.
List at least FIVE (5) qualities and elaborate.
(25 marks)

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