ocd eval points

Question 1

neural explanation strengths

Answer 1

• research support (brain scan shows association between brain scan evidence and OFC and OCD symptoms
• useful apps (SSRIs found to be effective)

Question 2

genetic explanation strengths

Answer 2

• research support from twin studies( 68% in mz 31% in dz)

Question 3

biological approach limitations

Answer 3

• reductionist (only focuses on physiological processes)

Question 4

drug therapy strengths

Answer 4

research support-ssris more effective than placebos
- easier and more cost effective

Question 5

drug therapy limits

Answer 5

• not long term
• lots of side effects