‘Even though Charles was just one child, Rapoport's case study of Charles' obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can be generalised to everyone.' To what extent do you agree with this statement? Use examples of research you have studied to support your answer.

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2021). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. [1] Washing behaviour is a common type of OCD.
2. [1] The rituals associated with washing behaviour are common in others.
3. [1] Comorbidity associated with OCD applies in others.
4. [1] Treatments undergone with Charles can apply to others.
5. [1] People are different and what applies to many people will not apply to all.
6. [1] Rituals will occur, but they will be different.
7. [1] Charles was a child and what he can do/not do will be different in an adults (who has to work, for example).
8. [1] Conclusion: any appropriate conclusion drawn from the discussion that has been presented.