Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in Adults.

The topic is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in Adults.

Detailed Paper (18 Pages double-spaced in APA Format. Page requirement includes title page, abstract, and reference page)
The paper sections:
1) the development and course of the disorder,
2) cerebral localization,
3) neurotransmitters involved,
4) genetics,
5) treatment (including pharmacotherapy),
6) current controversies about the biology of
the disorder and the appropriate next steps
for researchers to take to resolve them.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in Adults

The majority of psychological conditions that are observed in clinical cases are known to mainly affect adults.  People in age extremities such as the too young or the too old do not often suffer from these diseases due to their dormant lifestyle.  Adults are the main targets of psychological conditions because they have a very active lifestyle, are fully developed and have many responsibilities that they are required to accomplish.  Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or OCD is one of the most common psychological diseases that affects most adults.  This disorder is often characterized by thoughts that are intrusive, leading to constant worry, anxiety and obsession.  The affect adult will exhibit behaviors that are repetitive, so that he or she can try to reduce the anxiety or obsession being felt.  This paper is a comprehensive essay that focuses on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in adults.  The essay will address the causes of this disorder, the treatment and the controversies that surround the biology of this disease.

1. The development and cause of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or OCD is defined as an anxiety and apprehension disorder that is mostly characterized by repetitive behaviors that compel a person to behave in a bizzzare manner (Dell’Osso et al, 2013).  These behaviors are often caused by unwanted thoughts that make the actions being done to be uncontrollable (Thomsen, 2013).  Most adults who suffer from OCD have obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors which other people will define as being irrational, since they do not make sense at all (Weber et al, 2014).  For example, it is very normal for a person to counter check if they have unplugged the iron box from the socket after they have finished an ironing session.  It is also normal to go back and check if the car is locked after packing it outside a shopping mall.