The Most Heavily Studied Sense Is

question 160

Multiple Choice

The most heavily studied sense is

• A)hearing.
• B)sight.
• C)taste.
• D)touch.

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Definitions:

Secondary Deviance

Deviant behavior that occurs as a response to society's reaction to the individual's primary deviance, potentially leading to a self-fulfilling prophecy of continued deviance.

Stigmatizing Label

Terms or designations that attach negative stereotypes to individuals or groups, often leading to discrimination or social exclusion.

Deviant Career

A sequence of movements and patterns in an individual's life that involve increasing commitment to deviant behavior.

Labeling Theories

A perspective in sociology that suggests the labels or definitions applied to individuals or groups significantly affect both their self-identity and the perceptions others have of them, thus influencing their behaviors in society.