Mia has recently been diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Her psychiatrist explains to her that her symptoms could be linked to a chemical imbalance in her brain and abnormal activity in certain brain structures, such as those involved in decision-making and filtering worry. Mia is prescribed a medication that increases serotonin levels, which eventually helps to reduce her symptoms.
Discuss neural explanations for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Refer to Mia’s case in your answer.
39 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Psychology Biological approach to OCD. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.