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:

Karl Marx

A 19th-century philosopher, economist, and political theorist known for his critical theories about capitalism and advocacy for socialism.

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Acre of Land

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