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Is it possible that by a better understanding of how the human brain and body works, we are better able to treat the individuals who express abnormal behavior?

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This solution provides a discussion regarding the Expert's opinion with regard to better understanding the human brain and body and how it correlates to treatment of abnormal psychological diagnoses. It also includes the importance of past research and education on abnormal behavior for the therapist's practice. Obsessive compulsive disorder is given as an example scenario. This explanation is given in 218 words.

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Problem: Is it possible that by a better understanding of how the human brain and body works, we are better able to treat the individuals who express abnormal behavior?

Solution: Whenever more knowledge is obtained, more understanding is not far behind. It has been my experience that when I have more knowledge about something, I am able to view a situation in a more educated light and this allows me to ...

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