LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI
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600 034.
M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION
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SOCIAL WORK
THIRD SEMESTER
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APRIL 2003
SW 3971
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PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS
07.04.2003
1.00
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4.00 Max : 100 Marks
PART
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A (10
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2=20 marks)
Answer ALL questions. Answer to each question should not exceed 50 words.
01.
Explain “Normality as Utopia”.
02.
What are the symptoms of Organic Psychosis?
03.
Explain “General Appearance and Behaviour” in Mental Status Examination.
04.
Define “Psychosomatic Disorder”.
05.
Give the procedure for assessing “Mood” in Mental Status Examination.
06.
What are the characteristics of a Psychopath?
07.
Give the classification of Sexual Disorders.
08.
Give the requirements for conducting an Interview with a psychiatric patient.
09.
Briefly explain the relationship of “Social Class” with “Mental Illness”.
10.
What are the symptoms of Manic Depressive Illness?
PART
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B (4
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10=40 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions. Answer to each question should not exceed 300 words.
11.
Discuss the various aspects of the Case History in the assessment of a Psychiatric Patient.
12.
Give the manifestations in the various types of Epilepsy. What are the Social Problems of
Epilepsy Patients?
13.
Discuss the changes in the understanding of the mentally ill person from ancient to modern times.
14.
Discuss the levels of Mental Retardation and the causes of Mental Retardation.
15.
Write notes on (i) Anxiety Neurosis, (ii) Hysteria.
PART
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C (2
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20=40 marks )
Answer any TWO questions. Answer to each question should not exceed 600 words.
16.
Discuss the clinical manifestations in Schizophrenia. Write a note on “Expressed
Emotion”.
17.
Discuss the following psychiatric disorders affecting children (i) Enuresis, (ii)
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Behaviour Disorder.
18.
Write notes on (i) Alcoholism, (ii) Suicide.
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