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
- What is mental illness?
- Differentiate Normality & Abnormality.
- Expand- EEG & MRI
- List any four steps to prevent suicide
- Name any four common drugs that are abused.
- What is Dementia?
- Write the symptoms of Panic Attack.
- What is Mental Retardation?
- What is OCD?
- What is Paedophilia?
Section-B
Answer Any FOUR Questions in about 300 words each: 4×10=40 Marks
- Briefly narrate the history of Psychiatry.
- Bring out the unique features of Psychiatric Interviewing.
- Discuss the causes, symptoms and common myths related to epilepsy
- Write a short note on Mood disorders.
- Explain the nature of alcoholism as a disease
- Bring out the differences between psychosis and neurosis.
Section-C
Answer Any TWO Questions in about 600 words each: 2×20=40 Marks
- Enumerate the contents of case history taking and mental status examination with relevant examples from your field work practice.
- Explain the causes, symptoms, types of schizophrenia and management of persons suffering from this disorder.
- Illustrate the role of various socio-cultural factors in psychiatric treatment seeking behavior among people.
- Explain in detail the types, causes, symptoms and treatment of psychiatric disorders found among children.