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debasdf

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Regarding neurosurgery and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD),
 
  a. ablation of the frontal cortex is most likely to produce improvement in OCD symptoms.
  b. ablation of the cingulum bundle is most likely to produce negative cognitive changes in OCD patients.
  c. neurosurgery works best when followed by drug treatment.
  d. ablation of the cingulum bundle can lead to some improvement in OCD symptoms in about half of patients.
  e. neurosurgery is the most common form of treatment for OCD.

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Which statement is most accurate regarding obsessive-compulsive disorder?
 
  a. Compulsions are usually mild and do not interfere with daily life.
  b. Individuals with OCD do not realize they have irrational obsessions.
  c. Obsessions are never comorbid with other disorders.
  d. OCD is more similar to hoarding and trichotillomania than anxiety disorders.
  e. Therapy is successful in all cases of OCD.


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tashiedavis420

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: d. ablation of the cingulum bundle can lead to some improvement in OCD symptoms in about half of patients.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d. OCD is more similar to hoarding and trichotillomania than anxiety disorders.


debasdf

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Excellent

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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