Biological Approach to Explainining OCD Flashcards
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Parts to genetic explanations
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Candidate genes: faulty genes involved in regulating serotonin
OCD is polygenic: caused by several different genes
Different types of OCD: different origins, genetic variations
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Neural explanations
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Role of serotonin: If low levels then can affect mood and sometimes other mental processes
Decision making systems: Some cases associated with impaired decision making, also to do with different parts of brain.