In Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Certain Types of Obsessions Lead to Certain

question 96

Multiple Choice

In obsessive-compulsive disorder, certain types of obsessions lead to certain types of compulsions.Which of the following matches an obsession and its consequent rituals?

• A)symmetry: hoarding
• B)sexual obsessions: checking
• C)contamination: checking
• D)aggression obsessions: hoarding

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Definitions:

Hippocampus

A major component of the brain involved in memory formation and spatial navigation.

Thalamus

A vital structure located in the brain's diencephalon, acting as a relay station transmitting sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex.

Hypothalamus

A small region of the brain that plays a crucial role in many important functions, including releasing hormones and regulating body temperature.

Hippocampus

A region of the brain crucial for the formation and retrieval of memories.