Generally Speaking, Nonconformity

question 24

Multiple Choice

Generally speaking, nonconformity:

• A) is usually admired by others in our culture.
• B) is highly adaptive.
• C) is highly maladaptive.
• D) may be either adaptive or maladaptive, depending on the situation.

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Definitions:

Property

Legal rights over the use, control, and disposition of material objects, resources, or intellectual creations.

Serious Crimes

Offenses considered severe by the law, typically involving significant harm to society or individuals, such as murder, rape, armed robbery, or major theft.

Proslavery Argument

Justifications for slavery that emerged in the United States, including economic benefits, racial theories, and claims of benevolence.

Roman Empire

An ancient civilization that originated from the city of Rome, growing to become one of the largest empires in history, lasting from 27 BC to 476 AD in the West and until 1453 AD in the East (as the Byzantine Empire).