Written TA 101
 
 

The TA 101 written examination was introduced by the ITAA as an alternative to taking a course or workshop in order to respond to the growing number of persons around the world who wanted to pursue a self-study programme or had adequate knowledge of basic principles of TA, but were unable to attend a TA101 course offered by an official teacher. Written examinations are graded by a qualified teacher.

The TA 101 written examination is based on the TA 101 course outline. It is an “open-book” examination, which is to say that candidates answer the questions in their own time and with the help of any TA books or other sources of information they wish. There is a minimum pass score of 65 (maximum score 100). A pass in the examination can be accepted in the place of attendance at an official TA 101 course. Any individual who passes can qualify to join the ITAA as a Regular Member and sign a Transactional Analysis Certification Council training contract with supervised by a Teaching Member. Some trainers and primary supervisors may require their trainees to take the written exam in addition to the TA 101 course prior to signing a training contract.

 
How to take a TA 101 Written Examination with Asha
  • Write to Asha your intent to take a TA 101 written examination with the following information:
    1. Full Name (as you would like in the certificate)
    2. Postal Address with PIN Code
    3. Phone numbers, if any
    4. E-mail address, if any
    5. Educational Qualification
    6. Occupation (designation and nature of job)
  • Attach the Written Exam as per the instructions given below
  • Send the fee of USD25/- (Rs.1100/-) to Asha by Demand Draft favouring “Centre for Holistic Integrated Learning and Development” payable at Coimbatore, India
  • Candidates will receive the TA 101 certificate by post on scoring a pass in the examination
Guidelines for Evaluation
All questions carry equal marks. The TA 101 written examination is graded based on the three areas:
  • The amount and accuracy of information
  • Understanding of the material reflected by the answers and the examples given
  • Organisation and clarity of the written examination
Instructions to candidates
  • Write your name and address at the top of each page.
  • Write out the complete question above each answer.
  • Each answer should be about one page long (not more than 400 words)

 
 
 
  • This is an ‘open-book’ examination, and you may use any literature sources for preparing your answers to the ten questions below.Use personal examples where relevant, not those in the TA books.
  • Cite the references you use to answer each question either in the text of your answer or at the end of your answer.
  • Where an introductory text is used, the originator of the TA theory should be referenced.
  
TA 101 written examination questions  
  1. Briefly define transactional analysis (TA) as you see it expressed in one of Eric Berne's
    books, giving the reference. Give two examples to illustrate how TA can be used to make life changes. (This question refers to TA as a body of knowledge, not to ‘transactional analysis
    proper’. If no Eric Berne book is available in your language, use a TA theory book that is
    available, remembering to cite the book.)
  2. (a) The structural model of ego states: Give a definition of an ego state. Describe each ego-state and explain four ways to diagnose an ego state.
    (b) Functional analysis: Draw a diagram of the functional model and give examples of
    behaviour from each mode.
  3. Define a transaction, list the three types of transactions, and describe and draw an example of each type of transaction with dialogue.
  4. Explain the relationship between stimulus hunger, recognition hunger, and strokes. Include definitions of each concept in your answer.
  5. Discounting is an internal mechanism whereby a person minimizes or ignores some aspect of themselves, others or the situation. Give an example of the four levels of discounting by using a person going on holiday as an illustration. (NB. Do not use examples of passive behaviours.)
  6. Describe how work colleagues might model the six ways of structuring time at a party.
  7. Describe a game that you have observed and use the drama triangle to analyze it. What was the payoff for each of the participants?
  8. Name the four life positions and explain how they relate to games and scripts, giving
    examples.
  9. Define injunction, program, counter injunction, and early decision. Explain the part each plays in script formation, using a script matrix to illustrate.
  10. Using a TA definition of autonomy, distinguish between autonomy and independence, giving examples of how you might recognize the difference.
  

 

  
 
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