Download Diplomate in National Board (DNB) 2017 Dec PSYCHIARTY PSY PAPER IV A Previous Question Papers
DECEMBER 2017
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PAPER ? IV
PSY/D/17/39/IV
Time : 3 hours
Max. Marks : 100
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
- This question paper consists of 10 questions divided into Part ?A? and Part ?3?, each part
containing 5 questions.
- Answers to questions of Part ?A? and Part ?B? are to be strictly attempted in separate answer
sheet(s) and the main + supplementary answer sheet(s) used for each part must be tagged
separately.
- Answers to questions of Part ?A? attempted in answer sheet(s) of Part ?B? or vice versa shall not
be evaluated.
Answer sheet(s) of Part ?A ? and Part ?B'are not to be tagged together.
Part ?A? and Part ?B? should be mentioned only on the covering page of the respective answer sheet(s).
Attempt all questions in order.
Each question carries 10 marks.
Read the question carefully and answer to the point neatly and legib/y.
Do not leave any blank pages between two answers.
Indicate the question number correctly for the answer in the margin space.
Answer all the parts of a single question together.
Start the answer to a question on a fresh page or leave adequate space between two answers.
Draw table/diagrams/f/owcharts wherever appropriate.
Write short notes on:
PART A
1. What is epigenesis? Describe briefly the basic principles of 3+(3+2+2)
family studies, twin studies and adoption studies.
2. Define normality. Discuss the functional perspectives and 2+(4+4)
different psycho analytic concepts of normality
3. What are pharmacogenomics and pharmacogenetics? (2+2)+6
What is relevance of pharmacogenetics in psychiatry?
4. What are neuro fibrillary tangles? What are their 2+2+3+3
components? Name the sites in brain where they can be
seen. What is their clinical significance?
5. What is action potential? Describe the process with help of 2+5+3
a diagram. How does action potential translate into
chemical neuro-transmission?
P.T.O
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POSSESSION / USE OF CELL PHONES on ANY SUCH ELECTRONIC GADGETS Is NOT PERMITTED INSIDE THE
EXAMINA TION HALL.
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