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Give any two causes of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.

Explain briefly the causes of obsessive-complusive Disorder (OCD).

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  1. Biological cause: OCD may be a result of changes in the body’s own natural chemistry or brain functions.
  2. Genetic cause: OCD may have a genetic component, but specific genes have yet to be identified.
  3. Learning: Obsessive fears and compulsive behaviours can be learned from watching family members or gradually learned over time.
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अध्याय 5: Psychological Disorders and Psychotherapy - Questions [पृष्ठ ५.५७]

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गिरीषबाला मोहंती Psychology [English] Class 12 ISC
अध्याय 5 Psychological Disorders and Psychotherapy
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