Deviance Is

question 39

Multiple Choice

Deviance is

• A) any unusual behavior that causes harm.
• B) behavior some people believe is wrong.
• C) behavior that is punishable by law.
• D) behavior that violates significant social norms and is disapproved by public consensus.

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Definitions:

Low-SES

Stands for low socioeconomic status, indicating individuals or families with limited financial resources and access to opportunities.

Adolescent Egocentrism

A characteristic of adolescent thinking that leads young people (ages 10 to 13) to focus on themselves to the exclusion of others.

Dual Processing

The notion that two networks exist within the human brain, one for emotional processing of stimuli and one for analytical reasoning.

Imaginary Audience

The other people who, in an adolescent’s egocentric belief, are watching and taking note of his or her appearance, ideas, and behavior. This belief makes many teenagers very self-conscious.