DISTANCE EDUCATION
B.Sc. (Psychology) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2018.
ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY
(2005 onwards)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — × 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions of the following.
1. How do you differentiate normal from abnormal
behaviour?
2. State the types of mental mechanisms.
3. Underline the basic nature of neuroses.
4. Examine the general etiology of hypochondriacal
neurosis.
5. Bring out the psychological factors associated with
psychosis.
6. Write about the major hallucinogens.
7. State the psychological and interpersonal factors related
to psychosomatric disorder.
8. Write about the classification and causes of mental
retardation.
Sub. Code
23
DE-3592
2
Ws 5
SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions of the following.
9. Write in detail about the types of abnormalities.
10. Enumerate the causes of abnormal behaviour.
11. Delineate the various types of neurotic disorder.
12. Give a detailed account on psychotic disorder.
13. Elucidate the issues related to alcoholism.
14. Write about the classification and reaction patterns of
psychosomatic disorders.
15. Explain the types of mental retardation associated with
physiological causes.
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