Deviance Is

question 39

Multiple Choice

Deviance is

• A) a property inherent in certain forms of behavior.
• B) a property conferred upon particular behaviors in an absolute manner.
• C) what people say it is.
• D) a behavior that often exists independently of norms.

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Definitions:

Schizophrenia

A severe mental disorder characterized by distortions in thinking, perception, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior, often manifested through hallucinations and delusions.

Polygenic Disorders

Conditions caused by the influence of multiple genes, often leading to complex traits and diseases where environmental factors can also play a role.

Postpartum Psychosis

A rare, severe, and emergency psychiatric condition that can occur after childbirth, characterized by hallucinations, delusions, and confusion.

Risk Factors

Aspects of a person's lifestyle, environment, or genetic makeup that increase the likelihood of developing a disease or injury.