DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.S.W. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2017.
Fourth Semester
FOUNDATION OF PSYCHIATRY
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — × 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Explain the concept of Mental Health.
2. Bring out the characteristics and symptoms of
depression.
3. Explain Personality Disorder.
4. Explain Phobia and Panic disorders.
5. Bring out the characteristics of Schizophrenia.
6. What are differences between psychoses with neurosis?
7. Explain the prevalence of STD.
8. Explain Mental illness and Mental Retardation.
PART B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR of the following in about 700 words each.
9. Highlight the historical development and growth of
psychiatry.
10. Discuss the mental status examination.
Sub. Code
422
DE-722
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11. Examine the treatment modalities of functional psychosis
personality disorder.
12. Write a detailed note on cultural bound syndromes.
13. Explain the social worker approach to patient with
suspected HIV infection.
14. Discuss the different types of epilepsy with example.
15. Discuss the role of social worker in dealing with
psychiatric patients.