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Psychopathology - Bio exp OCD Flashcards

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Studies

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Karayiogou
Lewis
Schindler
Pigott
Szechtman
Max
Comer

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Karayiogou

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COMT gene assocaited with OCD
50% men
10% women

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Lewis

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37% parents of OCD have OCD
21% siblings of OCD have OCD

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Schindler

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Link between OCD + COMT
Rejected gendered differences

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Pigott

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SSRI - increase serotonin - limits OCD

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Szechtman

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Animals research
Higher dopamine = more stereotypes and compulsive behaviour

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Max

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Psychosurgery of Basal Ganglia = limits effects of OCD

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Comer

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Serotonin helps Caudate nuclei operate
Lower serotonin = more influence of OFC = more effects of OCD
(OFC = worry centre)

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