Another determining factor in the development of certain personality traits is the degree of ones nature to subject to authority and to mold to societal norms. ... Generally speaking most personality traits are genetically determined, but either enhanced or diminished as a result of environmental stimuli or societal norms. Any given person could be genetically predetermined to become a maladaptive person (or any other type of person), but if put in a positive environment where such behavior is frowned upon, the trait may not be expressed. ... Overall genetics override ones environment, but ...

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This individual is free from resentment, the master of morality, and has no need for norms. ... Nietzsche does not attempt to disprove of the Christian's morality; instead, he points outs what type of constitution produces this moral system. He also indicates that other moral systems exist that express the perspective of other kinds of humans, and while he seems to attack what he labels the "slave morality" and applauds the "master morality," he is simply showing that for some types, the master morality is more appropriate that the slave morality. ... There is an appropriate truth for ...

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Possibly the reason that the Kitty Genovese homicide was seen as so horrific is because not only did it violate the law, but the norms concerning territoriality as well. ... Logical or irrational fears may get in the way of obvious humanitarian norms about helping the victim. In certain circumstances, any norms favoring intervention may be weakened, leading bystanders to choose the easiest resolution to the conflict; by looking the other way. ... Failure to respond to a situation after approximately 3 minutes greatly decreases the likelihood of any type of intervention, including reporting the...

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Replacing new organs is nothing new with science and health, but it's a hassle to find someone with the right tissue and blood type that's willing to donate their organ. ... Saving lives is very important, but people may argue that cloning should be illegal simply because it affects the norms of society and is killing more lives than it's saving. ...

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However, once the secret is out they are regarded as freaks because it is outside the cultural norm and as abominations because it is outside the beliefs of many people. ... An organ with the same blood type, same body mass, and the best part is having no strings attached. ...

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By laws and moral restraints which carry with them punitive means of securing conformity, deviations from established norms are held in check. ... This proves that this type of immoral behavior tends to take takes place in any society which faces a loss of structure, order and laws. ...

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Human beings are unique in their self-absorption; rather than follow animal norms by simply living out our daily existences, we are compelled to seek out a greater purpose for our lives. ... According to Aristotle, work rarely provides the type of enjoyment that is achieved during play. It is normally a very tedious process, in which most develop frustration, or other types of discontent. ...

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Notably, the actions taken by Monique indicates that, despite the cultural norms established in societies to dictate human behaviors, humans fails to follow by usurping cultural control behind the closed doors (Association of American Geographers, 2001). ... They deserve to get help from their families and share the type of abuses they encounter in the society among others. ...

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For instance, the human body is made of organs, these organs are made of organelles the organelles are made of tissues and each tissue is made of different types of cells that all have different structures and functions. ... People look for answers and sometime religion or even science can provide them with answers so they turn to religions that blend the two and offer a different view from the norm of society. ...

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In genetics, normal is used to indicate the wild-type or the gene that is most suited to survival and reproduction. As for as the human race, have we come to the point where the norm is pretty much whatever we can afford? ...

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This type of consideration of the myth in terms of its modern application ultimately results in an understanding that it is not a story of clear-cut or unambiguous stereotypes. ... Such a recognition of change base on the norms of the society and the time period in which the story of Medusa is considered serves as the foundation for the greatest measure of understanding regarding the story and how it applies in terms of life and relationships in the 21st century....

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