Which of the Following Would Not Be a Functional Characteristic

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would not be a functional characteristic of life?

• A)maintenance of boundaries
• B)decay
• C)responsiveness to external stimuli
• D)movement

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Definitions:

Deviant Behavior

Actions or behaviors that violate societal norms or expectations.

Microsociological Research

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