Neurological factors

Cards (6)

Research using PET scans found abnormality in basal ganglia within brain may be linked to OCD
Evidence for neurological factors
Max et al found increased OCD rates in people with head injuries to basal ganglia
Evidence for neurological factors
Other researchers have found increased activity in basal ganglia for OCD
Evidence for neurological factors
OCD often found in people with other diseases which involve the basal ganglia
Evidence against neurological factors
Aylward et al didn't find a significant difference in basal ganglia activity in OCD patients and control
Evidence against neurological factors
Basal ganglia damage hasn't been found in 100% of people who have OCD