According to the Text, the Example of Attitudes Toward Smoking

question 118

Multiple Choice

According to the text, the example of attitudes toward smoking in the U.S. demonstrates the notion that

• A) perceptions of deviance are influenced by social change.
• B) smoking should not have been considered acceptable.
• C) laws are needed in order to best define deviant behavior.
• D) evidence of risk is enough to change behavior.

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Definitions:

Systematic Collection

A methodical process of gathering data, resources, or items that is organized and structured to achieve specific objectives.

Impending Organizational Change

Upcoming or anticipated alterations in the structure, policies, or operations of an organization, which may impact its employees and processes.

Change-supportive Perceptions

The way individuals view and interpret change within an organization, often affecting their readiness and support for the change.

Seldom Resist Change

This phrase implies an unusual tendency or situation where individuals or groups infrequently oppose or challenge alterations in their environment or standard procedures.