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Describe the problems that are associated with attempts to define abnormal behavior in terms of (a)personal distress and (b)statistical rarity.


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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

A government program in the United States designed to help needy families achieve self-sufficiency through financial assistance and support services.

Welfare Benefits

Government-provided support in the form of financial aid or services intended to help individuals or families meet basic needs, like food, housing, and healthcare.

TANF

A governmental initiative, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families offers monetary support to qualifying families with low income.

Statistical Discrimination

The practice of making judgments about individuals based on statistical averages of the group they belong to, rather than on their own specific attributes or performance.

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