"Repeated stimulation of the limbic system by discharges from the locus coeruleus may lower the threshold for later experiences of anxiety. Then, through learning, controlled by the prefrontal cortex, the person actively avoids fearful situations&quo
This quotation most clearly refers to the biological processes involved in
a. obsessive-compulsive disorder.
b. panic disorder with agoraphobia.
c. generalized anxiety disorder.
d. social phobia.
b. panic disorder with agoraphobia.
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Suzy is having her brain scanned. She is asked to imagine butterflies. The doctor is puzzled because the area of the brain expected to be very active is not. Instead, her frontal lobe is very active. What was Suzy most likely experiencing to cause this unexpected finding?
A. Suzy is hearing the soft humming sound of the scanning equipment. B. She is planning her big party at her apartment this weekend. C. She feels the texture of the sweater she is wearing. D. She is trying to understand what the doctor is telling her.
Which obsession/compulsion is NOT common in people with OCD?
A) contamination B) moral concerns C) ordering D) excessive eating