LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034
M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – SOCIAL WORK
THIRD SEMESTER – NOV 2006
SW 3974 - PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS
Date & Time : 01-11-2006/9.00-12.00 Dept. No.
(3)
AW 13
Max. : 100 Marks
SECTION- A
Answer ALL Questions. All the questions carry equal marks. Answer to each question should not
exceed 50 words.
(10 x 2 = 20 )
01. Give the symptoms of `A.D.H.D.’
02. Differentiate between Acute Brain Syndrome and Chronic Brain Syndrome.
03. What is the difference between Psychosexual Disorders and Sexual Deviations?
04. What are the characteristics of a psychopath?
05. Give a definition of alcoholism.
06. What is a performance disorder?
07. What are the different levels of mental retardation?
08. Explain what is meant by “Possession Syndrome”
09. Briefly explain the treatment of Enuresis.
10. Explain the causes of “School Refusal”
SECTION- B
Answer any FOUR questions. All the questions carry equal marks. Answer to each question should
not exceed 300 words.
( 4 X 10 = 40 )
11. Discuss the problem of suicide in India
12. Write a note on the History of Psychiatry.
13. What are the different types of drugs abused by the youth of today? Discuss the factors
contributing to drug abuse among the youth in India.
14. Explain the various types of Epilepsy. Discuss the management of the patient with Epilepsy.
15. What are the symptoms of Manic Depressive Illness? Discuss the management of the patient
with manic depressive illness.
SECTION- C
Answer any TWO questions. All the questions carry equal marks. Answer to each question should
not exceed 600 words
(2 X 20 = 40)
16. Discuss the various aspects of the Case History and mental status examination of the
psychiatric patient.
17. Discuss the symptoms and treatment of the various types of psychoneuroses.
18. What are the symptoms of the different sub-types of Schizophrenia? Discuss the role of the
Family in Schizophrenia.
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