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If psychology becomes more of a 'brain science' will we accept those with mental illness to an even greater extent? Why or why not? Please provide an example to illustrate.

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This solution provides a discussion regarding psychology becoming more of a "brain science". It gives the Expert's opinion with regarding to whether or not that would make mental illness more readily accepted as less people regarding those with mental disorders as 'crazy'. The discussion also includes post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as an example. The explanation is given in 220 words.

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Problem: If psychology becomes more of a 'brain science' will we accept those with mental illness to an even greater extent? Why or why not?

Solution: In my both professional and educational experience, psychology is already considered a brain science. In fact, there are many major universities that have departments specifically dedicated to "psychology and ...

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