PYC3705/202/1/2016
Tutorial Letter 202/1/2016
Transformative Counselling Encounters
PYC3705
Semester 1
Department of Psychology
Feedback on Assignment 02 and
Examination Guidelines
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, Dear Student
We are just a few weeks away from the examinations and you are probably waiting in anticipation for exam
guidelines. We continue to receive feedback that indicates to us that that students enjoying Transformative
Counselling Encounters module. We have also received comments from students that they are already
deriving benefit from interacting with the experiential activities and assignments in the module and are
looking forward to applying some of the newly acquired skills and principles in their everyday lives.
There are a few matters that this tutorial letter aims to cover, namely, to:
1. Provide feedback on the MCQ Assignment 02
2. Provide guidelines on the examination
Feedback: Assignment 02
Assignment 02 consisted of 20 Multiple Choice Questions.
The memorandum provides feedback on Assignment 02. Answers to the questions as well as discussions
of the questions are provided. The key to each question is indicated, that is, the option that provides the
correct answer. The reason why the indicated key is the most correct answer is explained. In some cases
the discussion also indicates why the other options are incorrect.
Assignment 02 covers the entire syllabus. Working through the discussions on these questions therefore
serves as revision of the work you have studied. Your incorrect answers give an idea of the sections that
you need to spend additional time on when preparing for the examination.
Memorandum Assignment 2:
QUESTION 1
The concept of reflexivity (Smith, 2006) as applied in counselling suggest - - - - -
(a) that an understanding of the counselling process and its facilitation is something that is accomplished
through internal dialogue.
(b) that counselling practices should reflect detachment of the counsellor’s self and make the process
more visible.
(c) that counsellors should engage in constant scrutiny of “what they know” and “how they know”
(d) that only the client’s frame of reference takes precedence in the counselling process.
(1) (b) & (d)
(2) (a), (b) & (c)
(3) (b), (c) & (d)
(4) (a) & (c)
The correct answer is 4
By reflecting feelings a professional counsellor can help the client become aware of the
emotions experienced in relation to the issue at hand.
Reflecting feelings can promote the development of accurate empathy and help to create a
safe environment for the client.
To reflect feelings one must be able to recognize and put words to those feeling states
observed in the client.
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Tutorial Letter 202/1/2016
Transformative Counselling Encounters
PYC3705
Semester 1
Department of Psychology
Feedback on Assignment 02 and
Examination Guidelines
Bar code
, Dear Student
We are just a few weeks away from the examinations and you are probably waiting in anticipation for exam
guidelines. We continue to receive feedback that indicates to us that that students enjoying Transformative
Counselling Encounters module. We have also received comments from students that they are already
deriving benefit from interacting with the experiential activities and assignments in the module and are
looking forward to applying some of the newly acquired skills and principles in their everyday lives.
There are a few matters that this tutorial letter aims to cover, namely, to:
1. Provide feedback on the MCQ Assignment 02
2. Provide guidelines on the examination
Feedback: Assignment 02
Assignment 02 consisted of 20 Multiple Choice Questions.
The memorandum provides feedback on Assignment 02. Answers to the questions as well as discussions
of the questions are provided. The key to each question is indicated, that is, the option that provides the
correct answer. The reason why the indicated key is the most correct answer is explained. In some cases
the discussion also indicates why the other options are incorrect.
Assignment 02 covers the entire syllabus. Working through the discussions on these questions therefore
serves as revision of the work you have studied. Your incorrect answers give an idea of the sections that
you need to spend additional time on when preparing for the examination.
Memorandum Assignment 2:
QUESTION 1
The concept of reflexivity (Smith, 2006) as applied in counselling suggest - - - - -
(a) that an understanding of the counselling process and its facilitation is something that is accomplished
through internal dialogue.
(b) that counselling practices should reflect detachment of the counsellor’s self and make the process
more visible.
(c) that counsellors should engage in constant scrutiny of “what they know” and “how they know”
(d) that only the client’s frame of reference takes precedence in the counselling process.
(1) (b) & (d)
(2) (a), (b) & (c)
(3) (b), (c) & (d)
(4) (a) & (c)
The correct answer is 4
By reflecting feelings a professional counsellor can help the client become aware of the
emotions experienced in relation to the issue at hand.
Reflecting feelings can promote the development of accurate empathy and help to create a
safe environment for the client.
To reflect feelings one must be able to recognize and put words to those feeling states
observed in the client.
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