Tourette's Syndrome — Flashcards

Persons having OCD often exhibit abnormal rates of metabolic activity in the _____ lobe and the basal ganglia of the brain

_____ syndrome is characterized by repetitive concerns about having a foul odor

Hoarding behavior shows _____ prognosis with exposure and response prevention.

First-line treatment for OCD includes _____ + SSRIs (preferred) or clomipramine

_____ is used in resistant and chronic OCD cases

What part of the brain acts as a gatekeeper to allow motor system to perform only those acts that are goal-directed in OCDs?_____

Patients with _____ disorder are ego-dystonic

Stereotactic _____ leucotomy and stereotactic subcaudate tractotomy are surgical modalities for treating OCDs

Which defense mechanism operates in OCDs?_____