1. Assignments – PGDGC (2009-10)
Post Graduate Diploma in Guidance &
Counselling (Distance Mode)
ASSIGNMENTS
(Session 2009-2010)
Arjun Singh Centre for Distance and Open Learning
Jamia Millia Islamia
Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar Marg,
New Delhi – 110025
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION OF ASSIGNMENT RESPONSES
i. It will help you to complete the assignments in time if you start working on them as soon as
possible. You should plan your work in such a way so that both the assignments for each
theory course are submitted by the deadline given by your study centre. The two
assignments for each course are compulsory.
ii. The assignment Responses (ARs) may be submitted by hand at your Programme Centre or
sent by post to the Programme In charge of your Programme Centre by the specified date.
Last date of submission of Assignments is 28th February. After the last date late fee will be
charged.
iii. You should retain a copy of all the assignments for your own record.
GC I : PSYCHOLOGICAL BASIS OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING
Assignment – 01 Max Marks: 15
Q1. Answer the following questions each in about 50 words. Each question carries 2
marks. Marks:2X5=10
1. Define Psychology and describe its subject matter.
2. Define psychological experiments and give important steps in psychological
experiments.
3. Enumerate the stages of development. Describe in brief social development during late
childhood.
4. Give in brief important characteristics of emotions of children.
5. Mention important principles of development. Describe any one principle in brief.
Q2. Answer any one of the following questions in about 200 words. Marks:05
Discuss any one perspective of Psychology.
Or
Discuss with appropriate examples the differences among growth, development
and maturation.
Assignment – 02 Max Marks: 15
Q1. Answer the following questions each in about 50 words. Each question carries 2 mrks.
Marks:2X5=10
1. Describe in brief two factor theory of intelligence.
2. Describe Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
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3. Define personality and give important components (aspects) of personality.
4. Explain in brief the concept of mental retardation.
5. What is frustration? Give examples.
Q2. Answer any one of the following questions in about 200 words. Marks:05
Discuss the important differences between classical and instrumental
conditioning.
Or
Discuss the drive-reduction theory of motivation.
Or
Discuss any one trait theory of personality.
GC II : ESSENTIAL OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING
Assignment – 01 Max Marks: 15
Q1. Answer the following questions each in about 50 words. Each question carries equal
marks. Marks:2X5=10
1. Explain the meaning of Guidance.
2. Distinguish between guidance and education.
3. Discuss the roles of a teacher in school guidance programme.
4. Describe the goal of group guidance.
5. What are the principles of organizing guidance programme effectively?
Q2. Answer the following question in about 200 words. Marks:05
Suggest guidance activities at the elementary level in inclusive set-up.
Assignment – 02 Max Marks: 15
1. What is the process of counselling? Differentiate between counselling and
Psychotherapy. (Answer in 150 words) Marks: 06
2. Discuss the role of counselors and teachers in overcoming the behaviour problems of
Physically challenged students. Mention specific strategies.(Answer in 200
words)Marks:09
GC III : MENTAL HEALTH AND ADJUSTMENT
Assignment – 01 Max Marks: 15
Answer all the questions each question carries equal marks. Marks:3X5=15
1. Describe the meaning and definition of Mental Health and Mental Hygiene. Explain the
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characteristics of Good Mental Health.
2. Define Adjustment? Explain different types of Adjustment and the role of Self management
techniques in adjustment?
3. Write a short note on:-
(i) Health Enhancing Behaviors
(ii) Coping strategies of Stress
Assignment – 02 Max Marks: 15
Answer all the questions each question carries equal marks.
Marks:3X5=15
1. What is the difference between disorder and disability? Explain the characteristics and
classification of mental retardation and learning disability.
2. What are the symptoms and various types of Personality Disorders?
3. Write a short note on:
(i) Behavior Modification
(ii) Psychoanalytic Therapy
GC-IV: CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Assignment – 01 Max Marks: 15
Answer all the questions each question carries equal marks. Marks:
3X5=15
1. Explain the concept of work, vocational education and career guidance.
2. Discuss the nature and goal of career guidance in schools.
3. Discuss in brief the important approaches to career development.
Assignment – 02 Max Marks: 15
Answer all the questions each question carries equal marks. Marks:
3X5=15
1. What is career Information? Explain its nature and types.
2. Discuss the role of career information in career choice and decision making.
3. Describe the techniques/methods used to disseminate career information among school
students.
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GC-V: ASSESSMENT AND APPRAISAL IN GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING
Assignment – 01 Max Marks: 15
Q1 Answer the following questions in about 50 words. Each question carries 2 marks.
Marks:2X5=10
1. Define psychological assessment and enumerate its uses in guidance and counseling.
2. Describe two factor theory of intelligence.
3. Describe the salient features of Raven's Progressive Matrices.
4. Give the classification of psychological tests based on the method of administration.
5. Describe the concept of mental age and IQ.
Q2. Answer any one of the following questions in about 200 words:- Marks:05
Describe Woodcock-Johnson III test of Learning Disability.
Or
Describe the steps involved in the standardization of a psychological test.
Assignment – 02 Max Marks: 15
Answer the following questions in about 50 words. Each question carries 3 marks.
Marks:
3X3=9
1. Describe Kuder Occupational Interest Survey
2. Describe the utility of 'Lie Scale' in Eysenck's Personality Questionnaire.
3. What is the purpose of Wellbeing Scale in counseling?
Answer any one of the following questions in about 200 words:- Marks:06
Explain the nature and purpose of Differential Aptitude Test Battery. Describe
the tests used in it.
Or
Explain the purpose and uses of Rorschach Projective Test in Guidance
Counseling.
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