BPCE-145 · December 2024 · English
IGNOU BPCE-145 December 2024 Previous Year Question Paper
COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY
Structured previous year question paper for BPCE-145, December 2024 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
BACHELOR OF ARTS (GENERAL)
(BAG)
Term-End Examination
December, 2024
BPCE-145 : COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Attempt any five questions, selecting at least
two questions from each Section. All
questions carry equal marks. Answer each
question in about 400 words.
Section—I
Q1.Differentiate between guidance, counselling and psychotherapy. Provide a_ historical perspective of counselling.
Q2.Describe the goals and_ techniques of psychoanalysis.
Q3.Discuss the role of the counsellor in person- centered counselling. Describe the techniques used in it.
Q4.Write short notes on the following in about
(a) Elucidate the areas of assessment. Describe assessment of intelligence.
(b) Personal characteristics of effective counsellors.
Section—II
Q5.Describe the assumptions and_ theoretical framework of cognitive therapy. Explain the role of client and counsellor in cognitive therapy.
Q6.Define music therapy. Tracing its history, explain the benefits and approaches to music therapy.
Q7.Describe the commonly used approaches to treat substance use disorders.
Q8.Write short notes on the following in about
(a) Psycho-education and conflict resolution
(b) Grief and bereavement counselling