OCD Flashcards
1
Q
cognitive? emotional? behavioral?
A
obsessions anxiety compulsions
2
Q
evaluate genetic theory
A
- SLT passes on OCD amongst families not genetics
- Genes alone do not cause OCD, they create vulnerability
- concordance rates of twin studies could be due to nurture rather than nature
- SERT gene mutated in OCD individuals
3
Q
evaluate neural theory
A
- Low serotonin found in other mental disorders
- brain-scans are reliable
- CBT is very successful