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A patient diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) experiences improvement after beginning treatment with a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) .This phenomenon supports the theory that OCD is associated with what neurotransmitter issue?


Definitions:

Repression

In psychoanalytic theory, the unconscious exclusion of painful impulses, desires, or fears from the conscious mind.

Emotional Upset

A state of distress or agitation resulting from strong feelings of disappointment, sadness, or frustration.

Generic Memory

Refers to a form of memory that includes general knowledge and facts, not tied to specific experiences or events.

Declarative Memory

A type of long-term memory that involves the capacity to recall factual information, such as names, dates, and concepts.

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