Bibliography lists 8 sources. A 5 page paper which discusses how culturally sanctioned beliefs can effect psychological disorders. The paper discusses how some subtle cultural beliefs, such as concerns with beauty and body image, influence unstable and vulnerable individuals. In addition, other cultures and their apparent disorders, in context of the culture they live within, can often be seen as psychological disorders. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Bibliography lists three sources.
An 11 page paper discussing whether a link between learning disability and delinquency truly does exist. There is substantial argument against any link existing between LD and delinquency, but there is far greater evidence in favor of its existence. Despite some researchers' efforts to discredit that link, it appears to be very real and certainly worthy of attention from parents, schools and the courts. This 9 page research paper investigates the issues involved in mentally retarded persons making a successful transition into community. Specific approaches and programs to help them make this transition are discussed as are the reasons for the movement to this way of living as opposed to institutions.