Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Deviance

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of deviance?

• A) Perceptions of deviance remain the same across all human beings irrespective of age, caste, ethnicity, gender, or religion.
• B) Traits and beliefs are not considered as deviance.
• C) Perceptions of deviance are defined by every individual instead of being defined or influenced by laws.
• D) Perceptions of deviance can change over time.
• E) Public attitudes and perception of deviance are independent of each other.

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Definitions:

Preventive Mental Health

Strategies and interventions aimed at preventing the onset of mental health conditions by addressing risk factors and enhancing protective factors.

Nurturing

The act of caring for and encouraging growth or development in others, typically in a parenting or caregiving context.

Self-Esteem

An individual's subjective evaluation of their own worth, including beliefs about oneself and emotional states tied to self-assessment.

Psychological Disorders

Patterns of behavior, thought, or emotion considered to be pathological (abnormal or disordered) for which individuals may seek therapy.