Download DNB 2020 June Psychiatry Paper I Question Paper

Download Diplomate of National Board (DNB) 2020 June Psychiatry Paper I Question Paper

FINAL EXAM
NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS
JUNE 2020
PSYCHIATRY
PAPER-I
Time: 3 hours
PSY/J/20/39/I
Max. Marks:100
Important Instructions:
Attempt al questions in order.
Each question carries 10 marks.
Read the question careful y and answer to the point neatly and legibly.
Do not leave any blank pages between two answers.
Indicate the question number correctly for the answer in the margin space.
Answer al 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/flowcharts wherever appropriate.
Write short notes on:
1. What is creative thinking? Discuss the different stages in creative thinking
2+8
with example.
2. Describe structure and functions of frontal lobe with the help of a diagram. 3+4+3
3. What is validity? Discuss the different types of validity with examples.
3+7
4. What is Transactional Analysis (TA)? Discuss in brief the various types of
3+7
communication patterns according to TA.
5. What functions do classificatory systems serve? Enumerate major
4+6
differences between ICD-10 & DSM-5.
6. Define culture. Describe the role of culture in shaping il ness behaviour and 2+4+4
symptomatology in mental disorders.
7. Define hal ucination. How does true hal ucination differ from true percept
2+8
and pseudo-hal ucinations?
8. Define the term `Deviance' as is understood in Psychology. Explain its
3+7
significance in socio-cultural context.
9. Define sleep. Write about the electrophysiological criteria for different
2+8
stages of sleep.
10. What is mental health? Describe various strategies of mental health
2+8
promotion.
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