Elena has recently been diagnosed with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). She experiences high levels of anxiety and spends several hours a day performing repetitive hand-washing rituals. Her doctor suggests prescribing a course of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs).
Explain how SSRIs would work to treat Elena's obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
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.