PSYCHOLOGY AND BASIC PSYCHIATRY 2010 to 2015 Question Papers Dr. MGR University

Dr. MGR University February 2010 Question Paper
Subject : PSYCHOLOGY AND BASIC PSYCHIATRY

[KW 1518] Sub. Code: 1518
B.N.Y.S DEGREE EXAMINATION.
(New Regulations)
Third Year
Paper III – PSYCHOLOGY AND BASIC PSYCHIATRY
Q.P. Code : 821518
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
Answer ALL questions.
I. Essay Questions: (2 x 15 = 30)
 1. Positive psychotherapy and other psychotherapies.
 2. Theories about memory, forgetting and amnesia.
II. Short Notes: (10 x 5 = 50)
 1. Adjustment problems in later childhood.
 2. Classical conditioning.
 3. Factor theories of intelligence.
 4. Wechsler test.
 5. Type and trait theories of personality.
 6. Freud’s psychoanalytic theory.
 7. Laws of learning.
 8. Psychoses.
 9. Paranoia.
10. Correlation of psychology, mental health and yoga.
III. Short Answers: (10 x 2 = 20)
 1. Incentive theory.
 2. Frustration.
 3. Conflict.
 4. Emotion.
 5. Stress.
 6. Social perception.
 7. Interpersonnal attraction
 8. Attitude.
 9. The cross sectional method of studying development.
10. Aggression in early childhood.
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Dr. MGR University August 2010 Question Paper
Subject : PSYCHOLOGY AND BASIC PSYCHIATRY

[KX 1518 Sub. Code: 1518

B.N.Y.S DEGREE EXAMINATION.
(New Regulations)
Third Year
Paper III – PSYCHOLOGY AND BASIC PSYCHIATRY
Q.P. Code : 821518
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
Answer ALL questions.
I. Essay Questions: (2 x 15 = 30)
 1. Explain about the causes of Abnormal Behaviour.
 2. What is Manic – Depressive Psychoses? Explain about the types and factors involved.
II. Short Notes: (10 x 5 = 50)
 1. Creativity.
 2. Difference between Classical and Operant conditioning.
 3. Copy cat syndrome.
 4. Mc Clelland need theory.
 5. Intelligent Test.
 6. Physiology of Stress.
 7. Assessment of Personality.
 8. Problem Solving.
 9. Involutional melancholia.
10. Psychosocial development.
III. Short Answers: (10 x 2 = 20)
 1. Psychosis.
 2. OCD.
 3. Amnesai.
 4. Define Motivation.
 5. Types of learning.
 6. Define thinking.
 7. Schizophrenia.
 8. Reinforcement.
 9. Hallucination.
10. Epilepsy.
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Dr. MGR University February 2011 Question Paper
Subject : PSYCHOLOGY AND BASIC PSYCHIATRY

[KY 1518] Sub. Code : 1518
B.N.Y.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION.
(New Regulations)
Third Year
Paper III — PSYCHOLOGY AND BASIC PSYCHIATRY
Q.P. Code : 821518
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
Draw diagrams wherever necessary.
Answer ALL questions.
I. Long Essay : (2 × 15 = 30)
1. Define memory. Explain about types and improving the memory in detail.
2. Define Personality and explain about the important techniques involved in the
assessment of personality.
II. Short Notes : (10 × 5 = 50)
1. Law of learning.
2. Self actualisation theory.
3. Types of thinking.
4. Child psychology.
5. Thematic apperception test.
6. Mental deficiency.
7. Neurasthenia.
8. Difference between psychoneurosis and psychosis.
9. Schizhoprenia.
10. Cattell’s theory of personality.
III. Short Answers : (10 × 2 = 20)
1. Weber’s law.
2. Hypnosis.
3. Paired – associate learning.
4. Sensory process.
5. Define motivation.
6. Forgetting.
7. Delusions
8. Behaviourism.
9. Dream analysis.
10. Korsakoff ’s psychosis.
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Dr. MGR University August 2011 Question Paper
Subject : PSYCHOLOGY AND BASIC PSYCHIATRY

[KZ 1518] Sub. Code: 1518
B.N.Y.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION.
Third Year
Paper III – PSYCHOLOGY AND BASIC PSYCHIATRY
Q.P. Code : 821518
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
Answer ALL questions.
I. Essay questions: (2X15=30)

1. Define abnormal Psychology and write about Brain Syndrome, Psychosis,
Neurosis and Personality Disorders.
2. Define Psychology and write about historical highlights of Psychology.
II. Short Notes: (10X5=50)
1. Write about classical conditioning.
2. Define Amnesia and explain about psychological Amnesia.
3. What is problem? Explain about “Problem Solving” Thinking Process.
4. Congnitive – Response Approaches.
5. Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale.
6. Psychosis.
7. Schizophrenia.
8. Bulimia.
9. Classify the personality disorders.
10.Define “Gestalt therapy” and explain it.
III. Short Answer: (10X2=20)
1. Client-Centered therapy.
2. Infantile Autism.
3. Classify the Anxiety Disorders.
4. Panic Disorder.
5. Characteristics of O.C.D.
6. Write about “Type theories”.
7. What is Psychological Test?
8. Peer relationships in social development.
9. Cross – Sectional method in Development.
10.James-Lange Theory.
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Dr. MGR University February 2012 Question Paper
Subject : PSYCHOLOGY AND BASIC PSYCHIATRY

[LA 1518] Sub. Code: 1518
B.N.Y.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION.
Third Year
Paper III-PSYCHOLOGY & BASIC PSYCHIATRY
Q.P. CODE: 821518
 Time: Three Hours Maximum: 100 marks
Answer ALL questions
I. Elaborate on: (2x15=30)
1. Write in detail about learning and its types
2. Explain Manic-Depressive psychoses
II. Write notes on: (10x5=50)
1. Depth perception
2. Social motives
3. Brain and behavior
4. Compare psychoneuroses and psychoses
5. Motivational cycle
6. STM and LTM
7. Neurasthenia
8. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
9. Senile psychoses
10.Grandmal epilepsy
III. Short Answers (10x2=20)
1. Delirium tremors
2. Typical Behavior Pattern
3. Cognitive framework
4. Object permanence
5. Moro reflex
6. Types of conflicts
7. Psychological Tests
8. Inner speech
9. Reinforcer and Incentive theory
10.Fight or Flight response
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Dr. MGR University AUGUST 2012 Question Paper
Subject : PSYCHOLOGY AND BASIC PSYCHIATRY

[LB 1518] Sub. Code: 1518
THIRD YEAR B.N.Y.S. DEGREE EXAM
Paper – III PSYCHOLOGY AND BASIC PSYCHIATRY
Q.P. Code: 821518
Time: 180 Minutes Maximum: 100 marks
Answer ALL questions in the same order.
I. Elaborate on: Pages Time Marks
(Max.)(Max.)(Max.)
1. Explain in detail about different definitions and
History of psychology. 16 25 15
2. What is schizophrenia? Explain in detail about
causes and clinical Presentation of Schizophrenia. 16 25 15
II. Write notes on:
1.Principles of Learning. 3 8 5
2.Nature of attitudes and Measurement of attitudes. 3 8 5
3.Psycho Analysis. 3 8 5
4.Write the theories of motivation. 3 8 5
5.Hysteria. 3 8 5
6.Man is a social being - Justify. 3 8 5
7.Explain Social perception, influences and
Relationships in man. 3 8 5
8.I.Q Tests. 3 8 5
9.Phobias. 3 8 5
10. Social Motives. 3 8 5
III. Short Answers on:
1. MOP. 1 5 2
2. Name physiological motives. 1 5 2
3. Define personality. 1 5 2
4. What is Behavioral Therapy? 1 5 2
5. Positive Psycho Therapy. 1 5 2
6. Agarophobia. 1 5 2
7. Physiology of Emotion. 1 5 2
8. What is Anxiety? 1 5 2
9. Classification of Mental Relaxation. 1 5 2
10. Define Thinking. 1 5 2

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Dr. MGR University FEBRUARY 2013 Question Paper
Subject : PSYCHOLOGY AND BASIC PSYCHIATRY

[ LC 1518] Sub. Code: 1518
THIRD YEAR B.N.Y.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION
PAPER III : PSYCHOLOGY & BASIC PSYCHIATRY
Q. P. Code - 821518
Time : Three Hours Maximum : 100 marks
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS
I ESSAY QUESTIONS :- 2 X 15 = 30
1 Explain about Assessment of intelligence in detail.
2 What is Neurosis and Explain about Psychoneurotic Disorders?
II SHORT NOTES 10 X 5 = 50
1 Cognitive theory
2 Ebbingau’s curve
3 Problem solving
4 Classical Conditioning
5 Maslow’s theory
6 Alexander’s test
7 Hierarchical theory
8 Dementia Praecox
9 Melancholia
10 Child Psychology
III SHORT ANSWERS 10 X 2 = 20
1 Lashley’s law
2 Instinct
3 Amnesia
4 Cross sectional study
5 Sensory Perception
6 Social Influence
7 Hallucination
8 Somnambulism
9 Korsakoff’s psychosis
10 Psychopaths
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Dr. MGR University AUGUST 2013 Question Paper
Subject : PSYCHOLOGY AND BASIC PSYCHIATRY

[ LD 1518] Sub. Code: 1518
THIRD YEAR B.N.Y.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION
PAPER III : PSYCHOLOGY & BASIC PSYCHIATRY
Q. P. Code - 821518
Time : Three Hours Maximum : 100 marks
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS
I ESSAY QUESTIONS :- 2 X 15 = 30
1 Physiological basis of behavior – Explain.
2 Elaborate on general causes of behavior.
II SHORT NOTES 10 X 5 = 50
1 Behaviourism.
2 Theories of Emotion.
3 Tools of thinking.
4 Types of Memory.
5 Self actualization theory.
6 Cattell’s theory
7 Neurasthenia
8 Psychosis
9 Paranoia
10 Epilepsy
III SHORT ANSWERS 10 X 2 = 20
1 Dream analysis
2 Applied psychology
3 Introspection method
4 Reinforcement
5 Reflective thinking
6 Instant memory
7 Motive
8 Rothera’s test
9 Delusion
10 Hypnosis
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Dr. MGR University FEBRUARY 2014 Question Paper
Subject : PSYCHOLOGY AND BASIC PSYCHIATRY

[LE 1518]  Sub.Code :1518
THIRD YEAR B.N.Y.S. DEGREE EXAM
PAPER III – PHYCHOLOGY & BASIC PSYCHIATRY
Q.P. Code : 821518
Time: Three hours Maximum : 100 Marks
Answer All questions
I. Essays Questions: (2X15=30)
1. Assessment of Intelligence – Explain
2. Explain in detail about the treatment of psychoneurosis
II. Short Notes: (10X5=50)
1. Behaviourism
2. Physiology of emotion
3. Insightful learning
4. Self actualization theory
5. Rorschach ink blot test
6. Anxiety
7. Melancholia
8. Adjustment problems in later childhood
9. Tools of thinking
10.Yoga and mental health in relation to psychology
III. Short Answers: (10X2=20)
1. Lashley’s law
2. Motive
3. Instant memory
4. Define personality
5. Amnesia
6. Delusion
7. Psychosis -types
8. Moros reflex
9. Sensory perception
10.Paired associate learning
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Dr. MGR University AUGUST 2014 Question Paper
Subject : PSYCHOLOGY AND BASIC PSYCHIATRY

[LF 1518] Sub.Code :1518
THIRD B.N.Y.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION
PAPER III – PSYCHOLOGY & BASIC PSYCHIATRY
Q.P. Code : 821518
Time: Three hours Maximum : 100 Marks
Answer All questions
I. Essay Questions: (2 X 15 = 30)
1. Explain Freuds Psychoanalytic Theory.
2. What is Psychoneuroses and Explain Psycho therapy and its Procedure.
II. Short Notes: (10 X 5 = 50)
1. Aptitudes Test – Explain.
2. What is Memory and Explain Forgetting.
3. Explain Frustration.
4. Adjustment Problems in Adolescence.
5. Cognitive learning.
6. Visual Depth Perception.
7. Punishment.
8. Explain Manic Depressive Psychoses.
9. Problem solving.
10.Paranoia.

 III. Short Answers: (10 X 2 = 20)
1. Nature-Nurture.
2. Difficult Child syndrome.
3. Neurasthenia.
4. Altruism.
5. Instinct.
6. Gestalt Psychology.
7. Phobias.
8. Plasticity.
9. Semantic memory.
 10. Moro reflex.
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Dr. MGR University FEBRUARY 2015 Question Paper
Subject : PSYCHOLOGY AND BASIC PSYCHIATRY

[LG 1518]  Sub.Code :1518
THIRD B.N.Y.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION
PAPER III – PSYCHOLOGY AND BASIC PSYCHIATRY
Q.P. Code : 821518
Time: Three Hours Maximum : 100 Marks
Answer All questions
I. Essays Questions: (2 x 15 = 30)
1. Learning – definition, laws of learning and theories.
2. Schizophrenia-definition, aetiology, clinical types and management.
II. Write Notes on: (10 x 5 = 50)
1. Influence of behavior on nervous system.
2. Types of thinking.
3. Theories of emotion.
4. Cattel’s theory.
5. Thematic apperception test.
6. Hysteria.
7. Depressive psychosis.
8. Alcoholic Psychosis.
9. Child psychology.
10. Positive psychotherapy.
 III. Short Answers on: (10 x 2 = 20)
1. John Watson.
2. Instinct.
3. Forgetting.
4. Problem solving.
5. Indian classification of IQ.
6. Define motivation.
7. Psychopaths.
8. Phobia.
9. Morons.
10. Hypnosis.
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Dr. MGR University AUGUST 2015 Question Paper
Subject : PSYCHOLOGY AND BASIC PSYCHIATRY

[LH 1518] Sub. Code: 1518
THIRD B.N.Y.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION
PAPER III – PSYCHOLOGY AND BASIC PSYCHIATRY
Q.P. Code : 821518
Time : Three Hours Maximum : 100 marks
Answer ALL questions
I. Essay Questions: (2 x 15 = 30)
 1. Explain theories of Motivation and write about Power Motivation.
 2. Explain in Detail about Schizophrenia.
II. Write notes on: (10 x 5 = 50)
 1. Factors in Attitude Change.
 2. Stanford Binet Test.
 3. Anxiety.
 4. Explain Stress.
 5. Insight Learning.
 6. Long Term Memory.
 7. Pavlovian Conditioning.
 8. Cattell Theory.
 9. Melancholia.
10. Rorschach Ink blot test.
III. Short answers on: (10 x 2 = 20)
 1. Korsakoff syndrome.
 2. Counseling Psychology.
 3. Psychosis.
 4. Divergent thinking.
 5. Nature-Nurture.
 6. Hysteria.
 7. Behavior.
 8. Delirium Tremens.
 9. Episodic memory.
10. Imitation.
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