Mr Braima Essay

1. Describe your impression of Lars, in relation to Roger’s proposition 5; needs and behaviour. (3)
2. How do we know the girl in the choir (Margo) is interested in Lars? (2)
3. What kind of communication is referred to in question 2? (1)
4. Why do you think Lars avoids people? Which propositions apply? (3)
5. What belief or value does Lars convey when he asks Gus and Karin if Bianca can stay with them? Which propositions/theories apply? (2)
6. How does Dr Berman get to have “sessions” with Lars? What is your opinion of this in terms of person-centred theory? (2)
7. How does Lars’s behaviour change after Bianca arrives? (1)
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8. Which professional values does Dr Berman portray when she first meets Lars and
Bianca? Which propositions/theories apply? (4)
9. Gus asks Dr Berman: “What is he doing with a delusion?” Provide a definition of
“delusion”. (1)
10. Which therapeutic or medical approach do you think Dr Berman’s explanation of mental illness fits into? How so do you think so? (2)
11. What do you think is the reason for Bianca being in town? Which propositions/theories apply? (2)
12. Dr Berman tells Gus that Bianca is real. What do you think? Which propositions apply?
(3)
13. Which proposition relates to Lars not owning his behaviour and continuing with his
“delusion”? Explain your answer. (2)
14. What do you think is the meaning of “Golden Calf”? How does this relate to Bianca? (2)
15. Define “projection” according to your study guide. (1)
16. How does Lars project his own experiences onto Bianca when Dr Berman takes a history? (2)
17. What do you think Lars misses in his life at the age of 27? (1)
18. Why does Lars wear layers of clothing? Which propositions apply? (3)
19. What does this teach us regarding touching clients? (1)
20. How do we know Lars is nervous about the party? (2)
21. In the scene where Lars is