OCD Flashcards
1
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outline genetic explanations as a biological approach to OCD
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Aubrey Lewis
37% of patients had parents with OCD
21% had siblings with OCD
- this suggests that OCD runs in families
2
Q
which gene creates vulnerability for OCD
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candidate genes
3
Q
what does it mean when OCD us polygenic
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OCD is caused by a combinations of many genes
4
Q
whats the role of serotonin
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to regulate mood
5
Q
research support for genetic explanations of OCD
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twin studies
68% of MZ twins shared OCD as opposed to 31% had siblings
6
Q
outline a limitation of the genetic model in terms of environment
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the environment can also trigger OCD such as traumatic events
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