Which of the following statements is NOT accurate regarding obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
A) People with OCD generally have a smaller caudate, with structural abnormalities.
B) Electrical stimulation of brain areas involved in OCD can relieve OCD symptoms.
C) Infections affecting the cerebellum are widespread in people who have OCD.
D) A severe streptococcal infection can cause symptoms of OCD.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

While there is some evidence linking infections to OCD, specifically a connection with streptococcal infections, there is no evidence that infections affecting the cerebellum are widespread in people with OCD. The other statements regarding structural abnormalities in the caudate and the use of electrical stimulation to relieve symptoms are accurate.

Which of the Following Statements Is NOT Accurate Regarding Obsessive-Compulsive