LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034
M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION - SOCIAL WORK
THIRD SEMESTER – APRIL 2008
SW 3974 - PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS
Date : 03/05/2008
Time : 9:00 - 12:00
Dept. No.
CQ 17
(3)
Max. : 100 Marks
SECTION − A
Answer ALL questions, not exceeding 50 words each.
(10 × 2 = 20 marks)
01. Define Psychiatry.
02. What is the difference between Counseling and Psychotherapy?
03. What are Cognitive Functions in Mental Status Examination?
04. What is Diagnostic Formulation in Psychiatry?
05. What do you mean by “Dyslexia”?
06. Distinguish between School Refusal and School Truancy.
07. List out the Primary Delusions according to Eugen Bleuler.
08. List out any four Psychosomatic Disorders.
09. What is the meaning of Culture Bound Syndromes?
10. Mention any two differences between Psychosexual Dysfunctions and Psychosexual Deviations
with examples.
SECTION − B
Answer any FOUR questions, not exceeding 300 words each.
(4 × 10 = 40 marks)
11. Describe the significance of Personal History in Psychiatric Case–History Taking.
12. Elaborate on Mental Retardation and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
13. Briefly explain the clinical syndromes and prognosis of the different subtypes of Schizophrenia.
14. Enumerate the different treatment methods of various Substance Abuse Disorders.
15. Write a note on epidemiology and clinical management of Suicide.
SECTION − C
Answer any TWO questions, not exceeding 600 words each
(2 × 20 = 40 marks)
16. Critically assess the application of any one Psycho-Social assessment and treatment method in
Psychiatry.
17. Discuss the Signs, Symptoms and Management of various Anxiety Disorders.
18. Explain the Clinical Features and Management of any two Major Affective Disorders.
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