the biological approach into explaining OCD

• what is a limitation of genetic and neural explanations?

  • two-process model
  • initial learning of the feared stimulus could occur through classical conditioning's associative process and maintained through operant conditioning and negative reinforcement which can result in an obsession linked to the development of a compulsion
  • also there has been found a success of behavioural treatments for OCD where symptoms of patients are improved for 60%-90% of adults
• what is a strength of genetic and neural explanations into OCD?

  • led to successful treatments
  • drug treatments are based on the idea that low serotonin levels lead to depression and OCD so anti-depressant drugs increase the levels of serotonin to treat OCD
  • provides effective treatment and has important practical applications, and can reduce OCD symptoms