This Area of the Brain Is Implicated in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

question 111

Multiple Choice

This area of the brain is implicated in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in adults but not in children:

• A) cingulated gyrus
• B) prefrontal cortex
• C) limbic system
• D) thalamus

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Definitions:

REM Sleep

A phase of sleep characterized by rapid eye movement, dreaming, and brain activity resembling wakefulness, playing a key role in memory consolidation and emotional regulation.

Slow-Wave Sleep

A deep stage of sleep characterized by low frequency and high amplitude brain waves, essential for physical and mental restoration.

Non-REM Dreams

Dreams that occur during non-rapid eye movement (non-REM) stages of sleep, typically less vivid than REM sleep dreams.

Poor Sleeping Habits

Unhealthy patterns of sleep that can negatively impact physical and mental health, including irregular bedtimes and inadequate sleep duration.