Biological Explanations of OCD (AQA A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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In Lewis (1936), what % of OCD patients had parents with OCD?
In Lewis (1936), what % of OCD patients had parents with OCD?
37%
What does the diathesis-stress model explain about OCD?
What does the diathesis-stress model explain about OCD?
Genes create vulnerability, stress triggers
According to Taylor (2013), how many genes may be involved in OCD?
According to Taylor (2013), how many genes may be involved in OCD?
Up to 230 genes
In Nestadt et al. (2010), what % of identical twins shared OCD?
In Nestadt et al. (2010), what % of identical twins shared OCD?
68%
What does 'aetiologically heterogeneous' mean regarding OCD?
What does 'aetiologically heterogeneous' mean regarding OCD?
Different causes in different people
What is serotonin's key role in the brain?
What is serotonin's key role in the brain?
Regulates mood by relaying info
Which brain area is responsible for logical thinking and decision-making?
Which brain area is responsible for logical thinking and decision-making?
Lateral frontal lobes
In Cromer et al. (2007), what proportion of OCD patients had experienced trauma?
In Cromer et al. (2007), what proportion of OCD patients had experienced trauma?
Over half
What happens when antidepressants not working on serotonin are used for OCD?
What happens when antidepressants not working on serotonin are used for OCD?
They have no effect on OCD
Why is co-morbidity with depression a problem for the serotonin explanation?
Why is co-morbidity with depression a problem for the serotonin explanation?
Serotonin disruption may be from depression