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    • What are compulsions in OCD?
      Actions carried out repeatedly to reduce anxiety
    • How do compulsions function in OCD?
      They are repeated to alleviate anxiety
    • What is avoidance in the context of OCD?
      Avoiding situations that trigger anxiety
    • What emotional characteristics are associated with OCD?
      Anxiety and distress from obsessive thoughts
    • What feelings are often experienced in OCD?
      Irrational guilt and disgust
    • What are obsessive thoughts in OCD?
      Recurring intrusive thoughts prompting compulsions
    • What does insight into excessive anxiety mean in OCD?
      Awareness that thoughts and behaviors are irrational
    • What are candidate genes in relation to OCD?
      Specific genes creating vulnerability for OCD
    • How do serotonin genes relate to OCD?
      They are involved in serotonin transmission
    • What role do dopamine genes play in OCD?
      They are implicated in the disorder's development
    • Is OCD caused by a single gene?
      No, it is polygenic with multiple genes involved
    • How many genes have been identified in relation to OCD?
      Up to 230 genes are involved
    • How can different genetic variations affect OCD?
      They may cause different types of OCD
    • What is the role of neurotransmitters in OCD?
      They relay information between neurons
    • What happens if someone has low serotonin levels?
      Mood-relevant information transmission is impaired
    • What brain area is associated with impaired decision making in OCD?
      The lateral frontal lobes of the brain
    • What is the function of the left parahippocampal gyrus in OCD?
      It processes unpleasant emotions abnormally
    • What is a strength of the biological explanation of OCD?
      It has supporting evidence for genetic links
    • What is a limitation of the biological explanation of OCD?
      Too many genes have been identified
    • How might environmental factors influence OCD?
      They may contribute to the development of OCD
    • What is a potential issue with the serotonin-OCD link?
      It may not be unique to OCD
    • What is the aim of drug therapy for OCD?
      To adjust neurotransmitter levels in the brain
    • How do SSRIs work in treating OCD?
      They prevent serotonin reabsorption and breakdown
    • What is the typical daily dosage of SSRIs?
      20mg
    • How long does it take for SSRIs to impact symptoms?
      3-4 months of daily use
    • Why are SSRIs combined with CBT in OCD treatment?
      To reduce emotional symptoms for better engagement
    • What are tricyclics in relation to OCD treatment?
      They affect serotonin but have severe side effects
    • What do SNRIs do in treating OCD?
      They increase serotonin and norepinephrine levels
    • What is a strength of drug therapy for OCD?
      It is effective and cost-effective
    • What is a limitation of drug therapy for OCD?
      It can have side effects for patients
    • What is the definition of deviation from mental health?
      Deviation from ideal mental health criteria
    • What are the criteria for ideal mental health?
      Includes self-actualization and coping with stress
    • What is a strength of the deviation from mental health definition?
      It is comprehensive in its approach
    • What is a limitation of the deviation from mental health definition?
      It has an unrealistic high standard for health
    • What does statistical infrequency refer to?
      Behaviors that are rare are considered abnormal
    • What is a strength of statistical infrequency?
      It has real-life applications in psychology
    • What is a limitation of statistical infrequency?
      Unusual characteristics can also be positive
    • What does deviation from social norms mean?
      Behaviors that differ from societal expectations
    • What is a limitation of deviation from social norms?
      Social norms are culturally relative
    • What does failure to function adequately refer to?
      Inability to cope with everyday life
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