OCD 0.0 / 5 ? PsychologyObsessive compulsive disordersASAQA Created by: IrisdelzCreated on: 09-03-16 12:29 What is OCD? An anxiety disorder characterised by persistent, recurrent, unpleasant thoughts and repetitive, ritualistic behaviours 1 of 8 What are some common obsessions? Fear of losing control, perfectionism, religion. 2 of 8 What are some common compulsions? Excessive washing and cleaning. Repetition, Mental compulsion, Hoarding 3 of 8 How has the biological approach to OCD been used to treat it? Drug therapy such as antidepressants are used, so are SSRI'S. 4 of 8 Identify one problem with using drugs to treat OCD. Drugs don't 'cure' OCD, only reduce the obsessive thought and compulsive behaviour. 5 of 8 What does the genetic explanation of OCD believe? That OCD is inherited through genetic transmission. 6 of 8 What is the problem with using family studies to investigate whether OCD is inherited You cannot isolate the role of learning 7 of 8 What does the Neural explanation of OCD focus on? That OCD is a result of abnormal functioning brain mechanisms 8 of 8
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