Most Sociological Studies of Deviance Focus on Elements of an Individual's

question 22

Multiple Choice

Most sociological studies of deviance focus on elements of an individual's background that would make them more likely to act in deviant ways. What is the key problem with such an approach?

• A) It cannot explain why some people with very similar backgrounds act differently.
• B) It requires a great deal of statistical analysis.
• C) It focuses too much on the emotional appeal of certain types of crime.
• D) It requires psychiatric evaluations.

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