LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – SOCIAL WORK

THIRD SEMESTER – APRIL 2012

SW 3974 – PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS (4)

 

 

 

Date : 03-05-2012             Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 1:00 – 4:00

Section-A

Answer All Questions in about 50 words each:                                                                 10×2=20 Marks

 

1. What is mental illness?
2. Differentiate Normality & Abnormality.
3. Expand- EEG & MRI
4. List any four steps to prevent suicide
5. Name any four common drugs that are abused.
6. What is Dementia?
7. Write the symptoms of Panic Attack.
8. What is Mental Retardation?
9. What is OCD?
10. What is Paedophilia?

Section-B

 

Answer Any FOUR Questions in about 300 words each:                                                4×10=40 Marks

 

11. Briefly narrate the history of Psychiatry.
12. Bring out the unique features of Psychiatric Interviewing.
13. Discuss the causes, symptoms and common myths related to epilepsy
14. Write a short note on Mood disorders.
15. Explain the nature of alcoholism as a disease
16. Bring out the differences between psychosis and neurosis.

 

Section-C

 

Answer Any TWO Questions in about 600 words each:                                                 2×20=40 Marks

 

17. Enumerate the contents of case history taking and mental status examination with relevant examples from your field work practice.
18. Explain the causes, symptoms, types of schizophrenia and management of persons suffering from this disorder.
19. Illustrate the role of various socio-cultural factors in psychiatric treatment seeking behavior among people.
20. Explain in detail the types, causes, symptoms and treatment of psychiatric disorders found among children.

 

 

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