Nemi Has a Long-Standing Fear of Contamination That Compels Her

question 52

Multiple Choice

Nemi has a long-standing fear of contamination that compels her to carry out numerous cleansing activities each day. If she notices any dirt on her person, she thoroughly washes her hands and arms. Nemi is probably suffering from __________.

• A) schizophrenia
• B) obsessive-compulsive disorder
• C) conversion disorder
• D) bipolar disorder
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Sociocultural

This term relates to the combined influence of social and cultural factors on an individual's behavior, attitudes, and perceptions.

Biological Approach

A perspective in psychology that examines behavioral and mental processes through the lens of biological science, emphasizing genetics, neurotransmitters, and the anatomy of the brain.

Genetic Factors

Hereditary influences on individual differences in behavior and predispositions to diseases and other biological traits.

Neurotransmitter Functioning

The role played by neurotransmitters in transmitting signals across a chemical synapse, from one neuron to another.