When Hans Is Asked to Define Deviance to His Classmates

question 164

Multiple Choice

When Hans is asked to define deviance to his classmates, which of the following does he assert?

• A) Deviance is behaviour that is defined and promoted by the media.
• B) Deviance is norm- or rule-breaking behaviour to which sanctions are generally imposed.
• C) Deviance is behaviour that involves breaking a law and is punished.
• D) Deviance is behaviour for which punishment has been agreed upon.

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Definitions:

Flow Concept

Economic measures that are defined over a period of time, such as income or expenditure, contrasted with stock concepts measured at a point in time.

Wealth

The accumulation of valuable financial assets and physical possessions which can be used to produce more income or sold for monetary value.

Income

The income earned, particularly on a consistent basis, from employment or investment returns.

Stock Concept

An economic term describing quantities measurable at a point in time, such as wealth or capital.