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प्रश्न
Give any two causes of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
Explain briefly the causes of obsessive-complusive Disorder (OCD).
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उत्तर
- Biological cause: OCD may be a result of changes in the body’s own natural chemistry or brain functions.
- Genetic cause: OCD may have a genetic component, but specific genes have yet to be identified.
- Learning: Obsessive fears and compulsive behaviours can be learned from watching family members or gradually learned over time.
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