ocd

Question 1

what is the genetic explanation to ocd

Answer 1

genes are linked to ocd
ocd is polygenic

Question 2

what’s the distress stress model

Answer 2

genetic vulnerability and external stressor’s

Question 3

strength of genetic explanation to ocd

Answer 3

nestadt et al 2010
twin studies
68% monozygotic twins
31% dizygotic twins share ocd

Question 4

weakness of the genetic explanation

Answer 4

cromer et al 2007
over half their ocd patients had trauma

Question 5

what is the neural explanation to ocd

Answer 5

genes effect the neurotransmitter levels

Question 6

strength of the neural explanation

Answer 6

antidepressants reduce ocd symptoms

Question 7

weakness of ocd

Answer 7

serotonin ocd link could be due to most icd clients also being depressed

Question 8

what does drug therapy aim to do

Answer 8

increase neurotransmitter levels eg ssris
alternatives include snris and tricyclics

Question 9

strength of drug therapy

Answer 9

it’s cost effective

Question 10

weakness of drug therapy

Answer 10

can cause serious side effects that can reduce quality of life