Name of the University : The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
Degree : PG Diploma in Psychological Medicine (DPM)
Subject Code/Name : 3065 Basic Sciences as Related Psychiatry
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Basic Sciences as Related Psychiatry (Neuro Anatomy, Neuro Physiology, Neuro Chemistry, Biostatics, General Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Social Psychology, Psychometry and Genetics) :
September 2008 :
I. Essay questions : (2 X 20 = 40)
1. Discuss the Neurobiology of aggression.
2. Describe the learning theories and their clinical applications.
II. Write short notes on : (10 X 6 = 60)
1. ANOVA and its variants.
2. Narcoanalysis.
3. Thalamus in Psychiatry.
4. Eye movement dysfunction in Schizophrenia.
5. Freudian theory and its relevance.
6. Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy.
7. Wisconsin Card Sorting Test.
8. Homocystinuria.
9. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
10.CNS GABA in Psychiatry.
March 2009 :
I. Essay questions : (2 X 20 = 40)
1. Describe the Neurophysiology of sleep.
2. Discuss the role of GABA in CNS neurotransmission and its relevance for psychiatric disorder.
II. Write short notes on : (10 X 6 = 60)
1. Nonparametric statistics.
2. Systematic desensitization.
3. Corpus Callosum.
4. p300 Event related potential.
5. Contributions of Dr. A. Venkoba Rao.
6. Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
7. Rorschach and its relevance.
8. Genetic counseling in Psychiatry.
9. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy in Depression.
10. Excitatory Neurotransmitters
September 2009 :
I. Essay questions : (2 X 20 = 40)
1. Describe the functions of parietal lobe and tests to assess it. Discuss the clinical features of parietal lobe lesions.
2. Influence of learning theories on our understanding of causes and cure of neurosis.
II. Write short notes on : (10 X 6 = 60)
1. Genetics of mood disorders.
2. Norepinephrine dysfunction in depression.
3. Projective tests.
4. Papez circuit.
5. Opioid receptors.
6. John Bowlby.
7. Psychobiology of obsessive compulsive disorder.
8. Stages of sleep.
9. Social theories of schizophrenia.
10. Case control study.
September 2010 :
I. Essay questions : (2 X 20 = 40)
1. Discuss in detail about Dopamine receptors and its role in various Psychiatric disorders.
2. Write an essay on the Neurobiology of Sleep.
II. Write short notes on : (10 X 6 = 60)
1. Culture and Mental disorders.
2. Circadian Rythms.
3. Genetics of mood disorders.
4. Freudian theory and its relevance.
5. Memory.
6. Spirituality and Mental Health.
7. Obsession.
8. Projection Tests.
9. Oedipus complex.
10.Psychopathology of Hysteria.