MSCCFT 1st Year /
PGDCFT
Master of Science in Counselling and Family Therapy
(MSCCFT) 1st Year
&
Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Family Therapy
(PGDCFT)
Assignment Booklet
ASSIGNMENTS 1-5
July 2018
(These assignments relate to Courses MCFT-001, MCFT-002, MCFT-003,
MCFT-004 and MCFT-005)
SCHOOL OF CONTINUING EDUCATION
Academic Block-G, Zakir Hussain Bhawan,
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi -110068
Master of Science in Counselling and Family Therapy
(MSCCFT) 1st Year
&
Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Family Therapy (PGDCFT)
ASSIGNMENTS: 2018-19
Dear Learner,
You have to do five assignments in all to qualify for the first year of MSCCFT/ PGDCFT. For each
theory course, you will have to do one assignment. All the assignments are tutor marked (that is,
evaluated by the Academic Counsellor) and each Tutor Marked Assignment (TMA) carries 100
marks. In this assignment booklet there are five assignments and the course-wise distribution of
assignments is as follows:
Assignment 1 (TMA-1): based on MCFT-001 (Units 1-17)
Assignment 2 (TMA-2): based on MCFT-002 (Units 1-19)
Assignment 3 (TMA-3): based on MCFT-003 (Units 1- l8)
Assignment 4 (TMA-4): based on MCFT-004 (Units 1-18)
Assignment 5 (TMA-5): based on MCFT-005 (Units 1-22)
INSTRUCTIONS
Before attempting the assignments, please read the following instructions carefully:
1) Write your Enrolment Number, Name, Full Address, Signature and Date on the top right hand
corner of the first page of your response sheet.
2) Write the Programme Title, Course Code, Course Title, Assignment Code and Name of your
Study Centre on the left hand corner of the first page of your response sheet. Course Code and
Assignment Code may be reproduced from the assignment.
The top of the first page of your response sheet should look like this:
Enrolment No ....................................................................
Name .................................................................................
Address .............................................................................
Signature ............................................................................
Date...................................................................................
Programme Title .....................................
Course Code & Title ............................
Assignment Code ...................................
Programme Study Centre/Study Centre .................................
All Tutor Marked Assignments are to be submitted at the study centre assigned to you.
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3) Read the assignments carefully and follow the specific instructions, if any, given on the
assignment itself about the subject matter or its presentation.
4) Go through the Units on which assignments are based. Make some points regarding the question
and then rearrange those points in a logical order and draw up a rough outline of your answer.
Make sure that the answer is logical and coherent, and has clear connections between sentences
and paragraphs. The answer should be relevant to the question given in the assignment. Make
sure that you have attempted all the main points of the question. Once you are satisfied with your
answer, write down the final version neatly and underline the points you wish to emphasize.
5) Use only foolscap size paper for your response and tie all the pages carefully. Avoid using very
thin paper. Allow a 4 cm margin on the left and at least 4 lines in between the answers. This may
facilitate the evaluator to write useful comments in the margin at appropriate places.
6) Write the responses in your own hand. Do not print or type the answers. Do not copy your
answers from the Units/Blocks sent to you by the University. If you copy, you will get zero marks
for the respective question.
7) Do not copy from the response sheets of other students. If copying is noticed, the assignments
of such students will be rejected.
8) Write each assignment separately. All the assignments should not be written in continuity. For each
Course use separate sheets or start on the next sheet.
9) Write the question number with each answer.
10) The completed assignment should be sent to the Coordinator / Programme Incharge of the Study
Centre/ Programme Study Centre allotted to you. Under any circumstances do not send the tutor
marked response sheets to the Student Evaluation Division at Head Quarters for evaluation.
11) After submitting the assignment at the Study Centre / Programme Study Centre, get the
acknowledgement from the Coordinator / Programme Incharge on the prescribed assignment
remittance-cum-acknowledgement card.
12) In case you have requested for a change of Study Centre, you should submit your Tutor Marked
Assignments only to the original Study Centre until the change of Study Centre is notified by the
University.
13) If you find that there is any factual error in evaluation of your assignments e.g. any portion of
assignment response has not been evaluated or total of score recorded on assignment response
is incorrect, you should approach the coordinator of your study centre for correction and
transmission of correct score to the Regional Centre & headquarters.
A Note of Caution
It has been noticed that some students are sending answers to Check Your Progress Exercises to the
University for evaluation. Please do not send them to us. These exercises are given to help you in
judging your own progress. For this purpose, we have provided the answers to these exercises at
the end of each Unit. We have already mentioned this in the Programme Guide.
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Before submitting your assignment response, please make sure you have taken care of the following
points:
Your roll number, name and address have been written correctly.
The title of the course and assignment number have been written clearly.
Each assignment has been written on separate sheets and pinned properly.
All the questions in the assignments have been answered.
Now read the guidelines before answering questions.
GUIDELINES FOR TMA
The Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) have two parts:
Section A: Descriptive Questions (60 marks)
In this section, you have to answer ten questions (of 6 marks each). Answer each question in about
250-300 words.
Section B: Short Answer/Objective Type Questions (40 marks)
This section contains various types of short answer type and objective type questions.
Make sure that your answer:
a) is logical and coherent.
b) has clear connections between sentences and paragraphs.
c) is written correctly giving adequate consideration to your expression, style and presentation.
d) does not exceed the number of words indicated in the question.
LAST DATE OF SUBMISSION
For the students who have taken admission in the programme of study in 2018 (i.e., for the
academic session commencing in July 2018), the last date of submission is indicated on each
assignment.
These dates are also applicable to old students who wish to take the examination in June
2019. However, for the old students (of earlier batches) who wish to take the examination
in Dec. 2018, the last date of submission of all assignments contained in this booklet is
15.9.2018.
Students must adhere to the last date of submission of assignments notified by the University
for appearing in the term-end examination; if the same are earlier than those stated in this
assignment booklet.
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ASSIGNMENT 1
TMA-1
Human Development and Family Relationships
Course Code: MCFT-001
Assignment Code: MCFT-001/TMA-1/ASST1/2018-19
Last Date of Submission: 15th March, 2019
Maximum Marks: 100
Note: (i) Answer all the questions in both sections.
(ii) Answers to questions of Section “A” should not exceed 300 words each.
Section A - Descriptive Questions
(6x10=60 marks)
1. Describe Indian view on Human Development. (6)
2. Define development. Delineate various characteristics of development. (6)
3. Discuss limitations and applications of Psychoanalytic Theory. (6)
4. Describe various traditional forms of family in India. (6)
5. With examples, describe the influence of media and technology on family dynamics. (6)
6. In brief, describe the various family life cycle stages. (6)
7. Briefly discuss, with examples, transitioning to the next stage of family life cycle. (6)
8. Discuss the challenges faced by parents of teenagers. (6)
9. Describe developmental tasks in the middle adulthood years. (6)
10. Discuss important issues faced during old age. (6)
Section B - Short Answer/Objective Type Questions
(40 marks)
1. Write short-notes (in about 50 words each) on: (3x 10 = 30 marks)
i) Normative period
ii) X-linked genetic inheritance
iii) The period of zygote
iv) Complications during child birth
v) Sensorimotor stage
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vi) Short term memory
vii) Punishment
viii) Self-control therapy
ix) Incongruity
x) Attachment theory
2. Fill in the Blanks: (1x10 = 10 marks)
i) Extended........................................... relationships are important to develop self concept
and a sense of belonging in children.
ii) ................., ...................., and..................... are examples of speech errors.
iii) ……………….is harassment and maltreatment by age mates.
iv) .....................children find it very difficult to refrain from talking, moving and disturbing
others around them.
v) …………….is the first ejaculation.
vi) ……………is a process that culminates in sexual maturity.
vii) The process of exhaustion caused by excessive and unrelieved stress is called..............
viii) …………………..are the persons who share years across generations.
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ASSIGNMENT 2
TMA-2
Mental Health and Disorders
Course Code: MCFT-002
Assignment Code: MCFT-002/TMA-2/ASST-2/2018-19
Last Date of Submission: 15th March, 2019
Maximum Marks: 100
Note:- (i) Answer all the questions in both sections.
(ii) Answers to questions of Section ‘A’ should not exceed 300 words each.
Section A - Descriptive Questions
(6x10=60 marks)
1. Discuss mental health as an ecological balance. (6)
2. Analyse the difference between psychosis and neurosis. (6)
3. Describe the association of any two common endocrine disorders with psychiatric (6)
disorders.
4. State the various types of adaptive behavioral responses of patients of chronic illness. (6)
5. Describe the risk factors and features of abnormal grief. (6)
6. Briefly explain the non-pharmacological therapies for dementia.
7. What are signs and symptoms of manic episode? (6)
8. Enumerate positive symptoms of schizophrenia. (6)
9. Describe psychoeducation of a neurotic disorder patient. (6)
10. Describe the role of community members in inclusion of children with disabilities. (6)
Section B - Short Answer / Objective Type Questions
(40 marks)
1. Write short notes (in about 50 words each) on: (3x10=30 marks)
i) Definition of locomotor disability
ii) Psychotic defenses
iii) Anhedonia
iv) Mixed hearing loss
v) Antisocial personality disorder
vi) Hallucinations
vii) Obsessions
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viii) Free floating anxiety
ix) Somatoform disorder
x) Antidepressants
2. Fill in the blanks: (1x5=5 marks)
i) Health is a state of complete .................... , ...................., and ................ well being and not
merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
ii) Loss of sleep is known as……………………………………
iii) Sensory impairment refers to difficulty either in………………….or hearing.
3. State the full form of the following abbreviations: (1x5= 5 marks)
i) PSE:
ii) BDI:
iii) NMHP:
iv) ABR
v) CBT
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ASSIGNMENT 3
TMA-3
Counselling and Family Therapy: Basic Concepts and Theoretical
Perspectives
Course Code: MCFT-003
Assignment Code: MCFT-003/TMA-3/ ASST-3/2018-19
Last Date of Submission: 15th March, 2019
Maximum Marks: 100
Note : (i) Answer all the questions in both sections.
(ii) Answers to questions of Section ‘A’ should not exceed 300 words each.
Section A - Descriptive Questions
(6x10=60 marks)
1. What are the key factors for success in counselling? (6)
2. Discuss the methods used for assessment in family therapy. (6)
3. Describe a case study that needs family therapy because of relationship difficulties. (6)
4. Discuss in brief the factors that influence career decisions. (6)
5. Differentiate between long-term psychodynamic psychotherapy and short term psychodynamic
psychotherapy. (6)
6. What are the goals of person - centered counselling? (6)
7. Explain the meaning of the term ‘Group Counselling’. (6)
8. Discuss the factors related to efficacy of structural family therapy. (6)
9. What are the interviewing skills used in systemic family therapy? (6)
10. Briefly explain crisis intervention. (6)
Section B - Short Answer/Objective Type Questions
1. Write short notes (in about 50 words each) on: (3x 10=30 marks)
i) Characteristics of counsellor in supportive counselling
ii) Family psychoeducation
iii) Types of social skills
iv) Exception questions in solution focused family therapy
v) Circularity
vi) Neutrality
vii) Behavioural interventions
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viii) Special socio-cultural issues in family therapy
ix) Cognitive therapy by Aaron Beck
x) Characteristics for group leadership
2. Fill in the blanks: (1x10=10 marks)
i) Unconditional positive regard is also called..................
ii) …………….system refers to a system with more rigid boundaries that cannot be easily
crossed.
iii) Emotional .................... reduces anxiety in the system.
iv) ………..is a process in which two family members lower the tension level between them by
drawing in a third person.
v) A tendency for individuals to relate external events to themselves is called.....................
vi) .................................. is known as the process of letting the client know that the counsellor
truly hears and understands.
vii) …………is known as the father of person-centered counselling.
viii) …………anxiety is a result of change or desire to become what we are capable of.
ix) Units within a family are called........................
x) Any set of interrelated parts that is structured on feedback is called....................
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ASSIGNMENT 4
TMA-4
Counselling and Family Therapy: Applied Aspects
Course Code: MCFT-004
Assignment Code: MCFT-004/TMA-4/ASST-4/2018-19
Last date for submission: 15th March, 2019
Maximum Marks: 100
Note: (i) Answer all the questions in both sections.
(ii) Answers to questions of Section “A” should not exceed 300 words each.
Section A - Descriptive Questions
(6x10=60 marks)
1. Discuss the issues and concerns for beginning counsellors. (6)
2. Describe some Do’s to remember while counselling. (6)
3. Discuss the role of self of the therapist according to Bowen’s Theory. (6)
4. Delineate the ethical principles involved in counselling and family therapy. (6)
5. Explain play therapy. (6)
6. What is the importance of communication skills? (6)
7. What is mediation? Explain with the help of an example. (6)
8. What is reflection? Describe various types of reflection. (6)
9. Discuss the principles of selecting intervention strategies. (6)
10. Describe goals of therapy during middle phase. (6)
Section B - Short Answer/Objective Type Questions
(40 marks)
1. Write short notes (in about 50 words each) on: (3x10=30 marks)
i) Steps of termination
ii) SFSR
iii) Record keeping
iv) Leading techniques
v) Difficulties in reflecting
vi) Progressive Relaxation Training
vii) Imagery
viii) Situations requiring counselling interventions
ix) Non-helpful verbal behaviour
x) Counsellor induced silence
2. Define the following in 1-2 sentences each: (1x10=10 marks)
i) Clarification
ii) Rejection
iii) Pre-litigation counselling
iv) Life skills
v) Resilience
vi) Informed consent
vii) Fidelity
viii) Cognitive reflection
ix) Reassurance
x) Hypnosis
ASSIGNMENT 5
TMA - 5
Counselling and Family Therapy: Research Methods and Statistics
Course Code: MCFT-005
Assignment Code: MCFT-005/TMA-5/ASST-5/2018-19
Last date for submission: 15th March, 2019
Maximum Marks: 100
Note: (i) Answer all the questions in both sections.
(ii) Answers to questions of Section “A” should not exceed 300 words each.
Section A
(6x 10=60 marks)
1. Explain the importance of research in counselling and family therapy. (6)
2. Describe characteristics of good research. (6)
3. Discuss critical paradigm in counselling and family therapy research. (6)
4. What is scientific method? Explain. (6)
5. What are the sources for selecting a research problem? (6)
6. Define qualitative research. Give reasons for conducting qualitative research. (6)
7. What is experimental method? State advantages and disadvantages of
experimental method. (6)
8. Describe the basic principles of psychological testing. (6)
9. Explain any two methods to describe data through graphs. (6)
10. What are the steps involved in literature search? (6)
Section B - Short Answer/Objective Type Questions
(40 Marks)
1. Write short notes (in about 50 words each) on: (3x10=30 marks)
i) Purposive sampling.
ii) Footnotes
iii) Significance of research report in counselling and family therapy
iv) Types of codes
v) Normal Curve
vi) Master chart
vii) Characteristics of scales
viii) Advantages of Interview method
ix) Documents
x) Norms
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2. Differentiate between the following: (2x5=10 marks)
i) Ongoing analysis versus analysis at the end
ii) Mean and median
iii) T-test and F-test
iv) Abstract and introduction
v) Participant and non-participant observation
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