The Idea That Behavior Must Be Judged Relative to the Values

question 437

Multiple Choice

The idea that behavior must be judged relative to the values of the culture in which it occurs is called

• A)relative deprivation.
• B)normal behavior.
• C)ethnocentric behavior.
• D)cultural relativity.

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Definitions:

Incongruous

Incongruous refers to something that is not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something, often leading to a sense of discrepancy or inconsistency.

Distorted

The term distorted describes something that has been twisted out of its original, true, or natural shape, often leading to a misrepresentation of reality.

Inadequate

Lacking the quality or quantity required; insufficient for a purpose.

Clarification

The act of making a statement or situation less confused and more comprehensible.