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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI 600 034
M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION SOCIAL WORK
THIRD SEMESTER NOVEMBER 2017
16PSW3MC06 MENTAL HEALTH AND PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS
Date: 03-11-2017 Dept. No. Max. 100 Marks
Time: 09:00-12:00
Section
Answer All the Questions in about 50 words each. 10x2=20 Marks
1. List out any eight psycho-social interventions in psychiatric treatment.
2. Differentiate between enuresis and encopresis.
3. What is the difference between dysthymia and major depression?
4. Describe the five axes of DSM-IV.
5. List out the symptoms of formal thought disorder.
6. What are withdrawal symptoms in substance use disorders?
7. List out any four side effects of anti-psychotic medicines.
8. Mention any four types of Sexual Deviation behaviour.
9. Mention any two similarities and differences between Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease.
10. List out the Psychometric Scales used to identify suicidal thoughts and ideations.
Section
Answer any FOUR Questions in about 300 words each. 4x10=40 Marks
11. Highlight the common myths and misconceptions about mental illness.
12. Briefly describe the various Magico-religious treatments practiced in India.
13. List out the clinical symptoms and treatment methods of General Anxiety Disorder.
14. Write a short on Learning Disorders Eating Disorders.
15. Explain the clinical features of various Personality Disorders.
Section
Answer any TWO Questions in about 600 words each. 2x20=40 Marks
16. Explain the various components of psychiatric case history and mental state examination.
17. Describe the causes, clinical symptoms and management of the following childhood disorders.
Mental Retardation Autism Spectrum Disorder.
18. Enumerate the causes, symptoms, types and treatment of Schizophrenia.