DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2018.
Psychology
PSYCHOPATHOLOGY
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — x 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE of the following.
1. Describe how early experimental science help to establish
brain pathology as a causal factor in mental disorders.
2. Give an overview of anxiety disorders.
3. Write a note on Panic disorders.
4. What are the psychosocial factors that cause unipolar
depression?
5. What are the major characteristics of a person with
Hypochondriasis?
6. What are dysfunctions of sexual arousal?
7. Give an account of Body Dysmorphic Disorder.
8. Write a note on Electroconvulsive therapy and
Neurosurgery.
Sub. Code
22
DE-4090
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SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR of the following.
9. Give a brief account of the biological causes of abnormal
behaviour.
10. What are the characteristic features and causes of
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?
11. Analyse the biological factors of unipolar depression.
12. Elaborate on the causes of Schizophrenia.
13. Describe Conversion Disorder and its consequences.
14. Explain the role of different psychological approaches in
treating mental disorders.
15. Discuss the different perspectives on prevention.