, PYC4804
ASSIGNMENT 5 2026
DUE 22 AUGUST 2026
INTERVIEW SCENARIO
Context: You are a counselling psychologist working at a university wellness centre. A 22-year-old
female university student, "Lungile," has been referred to you by her academic advisor due to
declining academic performance, social withdrawal, and expressed feelings of hopelessness.
Lungile reports that she has been struggling to find motivation for her studies, feels disconnected
from her peers, and questions whether her life has any real purpose. She mentions that she comes
from a family where academic excellence was highly valued, and she was the firstborn child
expected to set an example for her younger siblings. She feels she is failing both herself and her
family.
Purpose of the Interview: To assess Lungile's psychological functioning through the lenses of Alfred
Adler's Individual Psychology and Viktor Frankl's Logotherapy, exploring how her early experiences,
lifestyle patterns, and search for meaning may be contributing to her current difficulties.
SECTION A: ALFRED ADLER'S INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGY THEORY
Interview Questions 1-5 (Based on Adler's Theory)
Question 1: Inferiority Feelings and Compensation
"Lungile, you mentioned feeling like you're failing both yourself and your family. Can you describe
specific situations where you feel inadequate or 'not good enough'? How do these feelings
influence your daily choices and behaviours? What do you find yourself doing to compensate for
these feelings?" (Moore et al., 2017)
Rationale: This question explores Adler's concept of inferiority feelings as the driving force behind
human behaviour. Adler believed that feelings of inferiority are universal and motivate individuals
to strive for superiority or competence. Understanding Lungile's specific inferiority experiences and
compensatory strategies will reveal her unique lifestyle pattern (Moore et al., 2017).
ASSIGNMENT 5 2026
DUE 22 AUGUST 2026
INTERVIEW SCENARIO
Context: You are a counselling psychologist working at a university wellness centre. A 22-year-old
female university student, "Lungile," has been referred to you by her academic advisor due to
declining academic performance, social withdrawal, and expressed feelings of hopelessness.
Lungile reports that she has been struggling to find motivation for her studies, feels disconnected
from her peers, and questions whether her life has any real purpose. She mentions that she comes
from a family where academic excellence was highly valued, and she was the firstborn child
expected to set an example for her younger siblings. She feels she is failing both herself and her
family.
Purpose of the Interview: To assess Lungile's psychological functioning through the lenses of Alfred
Adler's Individual Psychology and Viktor Frankl's Logotherapy, exploring how her early experiences,
lifestyle patterns, and search for meaning may be contributing to her current difficulties.
SECTION A: ALFRED ADLER'S INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGY THEORY
Interview Questions 1-5 (Based on Adler's Theory)
Question 1: Inferiority Feelings and Compensation
"Lungile, you mentioned feeling like you're failing both yourself and your family. Can you describe
specific situations where you feel inadequate or 'not good enough'? How do these feelings
influence your daily choices and behaviours? What do you find yourself doing to compensate for
these feelings?" (Moore et al., 2017)
Rationale: This question explores Adler's concept of inferiority feelings as the driving force behind
human behaviour. Adler believed that feelings of inferiority are universal and motivate individuals
to strive for superiority or competence. Understanding Lungile's specific inferiority experiences and
compensatory strategies will reveal her unique lifestyle pattern (Moore et al., 2017).
