Support for the Genetic Basis for the Development of OCD

question 92

Multiple Choice

Support for the genetic basis for the development of OCD comes from

• A) field studies.
• B) inner psychological dynamics.
• C) twin studies.
• D) cultural studies.

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Definitions:

Anxious-Ambivalent Attachment

A type of attachment characterized by intense emotions, fear of abandonment, and both desire for and resistance to closeness in relationships.

Matching Phenomenon

The tendency for individuals to seek out and form relationships with those who are similar to them in attractiveness and other traits.

Realistic Expectations

Reasonable and achievable anticipations about outcomes based on evidence and past experiences, free from over-optimism or excessive pessimism.

Attractiveness

A characteristic or set of characteristics that are perceived as appealing or desirable in others, often influenced by cultural and personal preferences.