Defining the term deviance branches off into different directions, one may coin a person's behavior morally, socially, medically or whatever them seem to consider as a deviant action. ... One culture may see a certain behavior as acceptable while another may dispute the behavior. ... I also concluded that this is a social activity. ... According to the Journal of Health and Social Behavior,General strain theory departs from traditional strain theories by emphasizing the role of the individual 's affective responses to negative life experiences in fostering deviant behavior.? ... l...

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We also discourage some behavior, such as crime, disregarding others, and use of illegal drugs. Drug abuse is one of the most discouraged behaviors in our country. ... Worst of all, the crime rate will sky rocket if we let this behavior continue. ... The most popular drug in America, alcohol, is generally thought of as socially acceptable and relatively harmless. ...

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It is something that is becoming more acceptable in our lives, but it is still looked down upon by many skeptics. ... People have been found to carry out exactly the same behavior, not only across the nation, but across the globe. ... These symptoms begin to cause conflict in "social, occupational, or another important area of functioning." ... Nine of the 14 people studied, were found to have manic-depression at the time of the interview; half of the users had anxiety disorder such as "social phobia"; three suffered from eating disorders; four had uncontrollable burst of anger; and eight had ...

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Drug abuse is one of the most discouraged behaviors in our country. ... Worst of all, the crime rate will sky rocket if we let this behavior continue. ... The most popular drug, alcohol, is generally thought of as socially acceptable and relatively harmless. ... Alcoholics normally drink a lot on mornings and weeknights, at times which separate them for noraml "social" drinkers. ...

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It is something that is becoming more acceptable in our lives, but it is still looked down upon by many skeptics. ... People have been found to carry out exactly the same behavior, not only across the nation, but across the globe. ... These symptoms begin to cause conflict in "social, occupational, or another important area of functioning." ... Nine of the 14 people studied, were found to have manic-depression at the time of the interview; half of the users had anxiety disorder such as "social phobia"; three suffered from eating disorders; four had uncontrollable burst of anger; and eight had ...

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It is something that is becoming more acceptable in our lives, but it is still looked down upon by many skeptics. ... People have been found to carry out exactly the same behavior, not only across the nation, but across the globe. ... These symptoms begin to cause conflict in "social, occupational, or another important area of functioning." ... Nine of the 14 people studied, were found to have manic-depression at the time of the interview; half of the users had anxiety disorder such as "social phobia"; three suffered from eating disorders; four had uncontrollable burst of anger; and eight had ...

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But, if generation after generation engaged in the act of drug use, it would be an acceptable practice. ... A study in Drug and Alcohol Dependence said that marijuana users react very slowly in performing motor tasks and suffer disability in personal, social and vocational areas. The study also indicated that marijuana users had a higher score for neurotic and psychotic behavior. ...

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