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Devin Udall In As Good As It Getss
Melvin Udall is the main character of the 1997 film called As Good as It Gets that is directed by James L. Brooks. Melvin has an obsessive-compulsive disorder and also known to be a hateful man that insults everyone he sees. The cause for this particular disorder is unknown in the movie but there are many biological, psychological, and sociocultural theories that explain the causes. For instance, it can be due to abnormalities in the brain, maladaptive thoughts or behavior, or poor relationships with others. Some of his obsessions and compulsions are locking the door and flipping the switch five times, avoiding stepping on cracks and lines, following his strict routine, and trying to be really clean by taking long showers and wearing gloves.
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