All in all, then we cannot use statistical frequency as the sole criterion in determining what is normal vs. abnormal. 2. ... Rather than rely on objective statistical measures or evidence of disability, for some disorders mental health professionals prefer to use an individual's own judgment of his or her level of functioning. ... The personal distress model by itself, then, is not sufficient for identifying all forms of abnormal behavior. 4. ...

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Then, a survey will be made of current attempts at dealing with these issues, and then a glance toward what the future holds. ... The advent and development of new technologies has created a forum for public debate over the merits of representative democracy vs. direct democracy. ... New developments in technology have led to an increased level of interest in direct democracy, for now more than ever before this system appears to be practical in its applications and methodology. ... And here it is much less important to convince the individual rationally than to implant in him a certain concept...

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But if this is true, then why is the black community still left with intense yoke on their shoulders. ... The African American subgroups find that attaining a postsecondary education is harder than it's portrayed to be. ... Some say crime doesn't pay, but to these kids it gives a lot more money than Mc Donald's or Burger King ever could. ... We move in, they move out, and then the property is devalued because of our presence. ... In some form or another Plessy vs. ...

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Some societies have greater inequality than others, but social stratification is universal. ... Some positions are more important than others 3. ... Second- if stratification worked then society would be a meritocracy; all positions would be awarded on the basis of merit. ... If it is so functional than it should benefit almost everyone. ... Ideology vs. ...

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