Elective Abnormal Psychology

Abnormal Psychology TU Board 2080 question paper

9 questions · 3 with worked answersSit this paper (timed)

Tribhuvan University

Bachelor of Social Work

Year 2 · TU Board 2080

Course Title: Abnormal Psychology

Full Marks: 70Time: 3 Hrs

Group A

Long Answer Question (Attempt any TWO questions)(2 × 15 = 30)

  1. 1.

    Examine the role of mental status examination in identification of abnormal behaviour. Also, discuss why cultural formulation interview is important.

    15
  2. 2.

    "Abnormal behaviours can be explained from several perspectives." Justify in light of role of behavioural and cognitive factors.

    15
  3. 3.

    Describe the symptoms and causes of post-traumatic stress disorder.

    15

Group B

Short Answer Question (Attempt any FOUR questions)(4 × 10 = 40)

  1. 4.

    Describe cases of intellectual disability.

    10
  2. 5.

    Highlight causes of substance related disorder. Also, briefly explain types of substance related disorders.

    10
  3. 6.

    Outline the diagnostic criteria of Binge eating disorder. How can you differentiate binge-eating disorder from bulimia nervosa?

    10
  4. 7.

    Describe the present diagnostic criteria of schizophrenia.

    10
  5. 8.

    Differentiate among illness anxiety disorder, conversion disorder and factitious disorder.

    10
  6. 9.

    Describe the prevalence and symptoms of depressive disorder.

    10

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