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.
Practise AQA A Level Psychology Biological approach to OCD with exam-style questions for A Level Psychology. 42 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.
