DISTANCE EDUCATION
B.Sc. (Psychology) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2017.
HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
(2005 onwards)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Write short note on physiology of pain.
2. Mention the nutrition and exercise need for aged people.
3. What are the problems of children with asthma?
4. Explain the importance of exercise in health.
5. What are the types of diabetes mallitus?
6. Explain 'hurry sickness' and its effects.
7. 'Pain as a psychosocial problem' Elucidate.
8. What are the functions of health psychologists?
SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Explain the various intervention programmes for
children with cystic fibrosis.
10. Define Alcoholism and explain its effects on behaviour.
Sub. Code
24
DE-190
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11. Write about the coping skills with regard to hypertension.
12. Suggest the cognitive behavioural programmes to
coronary disease.
13. Explain the biology of aging.
14. Write in detail about abuse dependence and tolerance.
15. Mention the ways of kicking harmful habits.