Amira has recently been diagnosed with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), characterised by intrusive thoughts about household fires and repetitive checking of electrical appliances. Her doctor recommends a course of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs), but Amira is hesitant about taking medication and asks if Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) would be a better option.
Discuss SSRIs and CBT as treatments for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Refer to Amira's case and relevant research evidence in your answer.
Practise AQA A Level Psychology Biological approach to OCD with exam-style questions for A Level Psychology. 39 questions, matched to the AQA A Level Psychology (7182) specification and written in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.
