4.5: Neural explanations

Question 1

Describe the neural basis of OCD (4 marks)

Answer 1

The neural explanation sees OCD as resulting from abnormally functioning brain mechanisms

Question 2

Describe the neural basis of OCD (4 marks).
The neural explanation sees OCD as resulting from abnormally functioning brain mechanisms.
What have breakdowns in immune functioning resulting from conditions like Lyme disease and influenza been linked to?

Answer 2

Breakdowns in immune functioning resulting from conditions like Lyme disease and influenza have been linked to reductions in immune system functioning

Question 3

Describe the neural basis of OCD (4 marks).
The neural explanation sees OCD as resulting from abnormally functioning brain mechanisms.
Breakdowns in immune functioning resulting from conditions like Lyme disease (transmitted how) and influenza have been linked to reductions in immune system functioning?

Answer 3

Breakdowns in immune functioning resulting from conditions like Lyme disease (transmitted by ticks) and influenza have been linked to reductions in immune system functioning

Question 4

Describe the neural basis of OCD (4 marks).
The neural explanation sees OCD as resulting from abnormally functioning brain mechanisms.
Breakdowns in immune functioning resulting from conditions like Lyme disease (transmitted by ticks) and influenza have been linked to reductions in immune system functioning, which result in what?

Answer 4

Breakdowns in immune functioning resulting from conditions like Lyme disease (transmitted by ticks) and influenza have been linked to reductions in immune system functioning, which result in damage to neural mechanisms that triggers the condition

Question 5

Describe the neural basis of OCD (4 marks).
The neural explanation sees OCD as resulting from abnormally functioning brain mechanisms.
Breakdowns in immune functioning resulting from conditions like Lyme disease (transmitted by ticks) and influenza have been linked to reductions in immune system functioning, which result in damage to neural mechanisms that triggers the condition.
What have been implicated?

Answer 5

The basal ganglia and other circuits have been implicated

Question 6

Describe the neural basis of OCD (4 marks).
The neural explanation sees OCD as resulting from abnormally functioning brain mechanisms.
Breakdowns in immune functioning resulting from conditions like Lyme disease (transmitted by ticks) and influenza have been linked to reductions in immune system functioning, which result in damage to neural mechanisms that triggers the condition.
The basal ganglia and other circuits have been implicated, suggesting what?

Answer 6

The basal ganglia and other circuits have been implicated, suggesting that disturbed communication in these structures might account for the repetitive behaviours seen in OCD

Question 7

Describe the neural basis of OCD (4 marks).
The neural explanation sees OCD as resulting from abnormally functioning brain mechanisms.
Breakdowns in immune functioning resulting from conditions like Lyme disease (transmitted by ticks) and influenza have been linked to reductions in immune system functioning, which result in damage to neural mechanisms that triggers the condition.
The basal ganglia and other circuits have been implicated, suggesting that disturbed communication in these structures might account for the repetitive behaviours seen in OCD.
What could there also be?

Answer 7

There could also be low levels of neurotransmitters

Question 8

Describe the neural basis of OCD (4 marks).
The neural explanation sees OCD as resulting from abnormally functioning brain mechanisms.
Breakdowns in immune functioning resulting from conditions like Lyme disease (transmitted by ticks) and influenza have been linked to reductions in immune system functioning, which result in damage to neural mechanisms that triggers the condition.
The basal ganglia and other circuits have been implicated, suggesting that disturbed communication in these structures might account for the repetitive behaviours seen in OCD.
There could also be low levels of neurotransmitters, like what?

Answer 8

There could also be low levels of neurotransmitters, like serotonin

Question 9

Describe the neural basis of OCD (4 marks).
The neural explanation sees OCD as resulting from abnormally functioning brain mechanisms.
Breakdowns in immune functioning resulting from conditions like Lyme disease (transmitted by ticks) and influenza have been linked to reductions in immune system functioning, which result in damage to neural mechanisms that triggers the condition.
The basal ganglia and other circuits have been implicated, suggesting that disturbed communication in these structures might account for the repetitive behaviours seen in OCD.
There could also be low levels of neurotransmitters, like serotonin, why?

Answer 9

There could also be low levels of neurotransmitters, like serotonin, because serotonin may be removed too quickly before it has transmitted its signal