DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.A. (Education) DEGREE EXAMINATION,
DECEMBER 2017.
GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING
(2009 Onwards)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — x 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions in about 300 words each.
1. State the importance of guidance.
2. Explain vocational guidance.
3. How can a competent guide?
4. Discuss the purpose of counseling.
5. Explain the psychological concept of self-directed
behaviour.
6. What are the realistic levels of self-actualisation?
7. Why should a counselor have concern over his attitude
and values?
8. Explain self-esteem.
Sub. Code
23
DE-2945
2
Sp 6
SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR of the following in about 700 words each.
9. Explain the types of counseling.
10. Explain the different stages involved in 'The Egan model
of counseling'.
11. Discuss the various approaches to counseling.
12. Discuss the influence of social system in guidance and
counseling.
13. List out the characteristics of good counseling.
14. Elucidate the principles of guidance.
15. What are the personal responsibilities of the counselor?
Explain them in detail.