Deviance Appears to Be a Constant

question 17

Multiple Choice

Deviance appears to be a constant

• A) and the definition of deviant behavior rarely changes.
• B) and those who exercise deviant behavior are almost always punished.
• C) but particular behaviors that people define as deviant change over time.
• D) and it seems to "crop up" in the same sorts of people generation after generation.

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Definitions:

Ritualistic Behavior

Repetitive actions performed in a particular order, often associated with religious, cultural, or psychological practices to achieve a sense of security or control.

Obsessive-Compulsive

A disorder characterized by uncontrollable, recurring thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) that an individual feels the urge to repeat.

Somatoform

Relating to a group of psychological disorders in which a patient experiences physical symptoms that are inconsistent with or cannot be fully explained by any underlying medical condition.

Anxiety

is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome, which can interfere with daily activities if excessively intense.