When presented with dirty items, Rauch et al. (1994)found that people with contamination fears resulting from OCD show increased regional blood flow to the:
A)Parietal lobe
B)Basal ganglia and frontal lobe
C)Hippocampus and amygdala
D)Locus ceruleus

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Rauch et al. (1994) found that individuals with contamination fears due to OCD exhibited increased regional blood flow to the basal ganglia and frontal lobe, areas of the brain involved in the regulation of anxiety and fear responses.

When Presented with Dirty Items, Rauch Et Al