P.G. DIPLOMA IN MENTAL HEALTH EXAMINATION,
NOVEMBER 2017.
PSYCHOPATHOLOGY IN CHILDHOOD AND
ADOLESCENCE
(2016 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 x 2 20)
Answer all questions.
1. What are the functions of human Brain?
2. Mention the role of neurotransmitters.
3. Define — Learning.
4. Write the symptoms of pervasive developmental disorder.
5. What is personality?
6. Mention the types of personality disorders.
7. Mention the types of eating disorders.
8. What are the features of nightmare?
9. Mention the mental disorders of substance abuse.
10. What is detoxification?
Sub. Code
12
CP-8516
2
WS 20
Part B x 5 25)
Answer all questions.
11. Explain the importance of Interviewing.
Or
Describe the characteristics of case history taking.
12. Write a note on Communication disorder of
childhood and adolescence.
Or
Explain the aetiology and management of Motor
Skills Disorders.
13. Describe the types of personality in detail. Give
theoretical support.
Or
Explain the management techniques for personality
disorders.
14. Discuss symptoms, and management of sleep
walking disorders.
Or
Describe the causes and consequences of sleep
walking disorders.
15. Explain the types of substances used by the youths.
Or
Discuss Epidemiology, Etiology, Diagnosis of mental
disorders related to addiction.
CP-8516
3
WS 20
Part C x 10 30)
Answer all questions.
16. Critically examine the Mental Status Examination
of the client you observed.
Or
Describe the Epidemiology, Etiology, Diagnosis,
Management and its Outcome of Mental
Retardation in current scenario.
17. Explain the diagnosis, prognosis and management
of personality disorder.
Or
Critically explain the "Eating Disorders" as a threat
to the youth population.
18. Distinguish substance abuse and alcohol addiction.
And give example for management.
Or
As a Mental Health professional how will you tackle
the mental health problems of children?
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