LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034
M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION  SOCIALWORK
THIRD SEMESTER  NOVEMBER 2003
SW 3971/ 917–III – PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS
07.11.2003
1.00 – 4.00
Max. : 100 Marks
PART - A
Answer ALL questions. Answer to each question should not exceed 50 words (10x2=20)
01. Give a definition for mental Health.
02. What are the aspects to be noted in "General Appearance and Behavior" during
Mental Status Examination of the Psychiatric patient?
03. What are the symptoms of the patient with Anxiety neurosis?
04. Briefly explain the defense mechanisms in Obsessive Compulsive Neurosis.
05. Give a definition for Phobic neurosis. What is the defense mechanism in Phobic
neurosis.
06. List FOUR problems the parents of a mentally retarded child face in India.
07. Differentiate between sexual Deviation and sexual Dysfunction.
08. How do you assess the "mood" of the patient in mental status Examination
09. Give a definition for Alcoholism.
10. What is "Drift Hypothesis" and "Origin Hypothesis"?
PART - B
Answer any FOUR questions. Answer to each question should not exceed 300 words.
(4 x 10 = 40)
11. Discuss the importance of the following aspects of the History of the Psychiatric
patient: (a) Personal History; (b) Pre-morbid; personality; (c) Life Situation;
(d) History of Present Illness.
12. Discuss the changes in the understanding of the mental patient from ancient to
modern times.
13. Discuss the symptoms and treatment of the patient with Manic Depressive Illness.
14. Discuss the clinical manifestations in Organic Psychosis
15. What are the symptoms in the various types of Epilepsy? Briefly discuss the problems
Epilepsy patients face.
PART - C
Answer any TWO questions. Answer to each question should not exceed 600 words
(2 x 20 = 40)
16. Write a detailed note on Schizophrenia and its management.
17. Discuss the various types of Psychiatric Disorders affecting children.
18. Write notes on: (a) Drug Abuse; (b) Suicide.
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