One Strength in Using the Deviance Criterion Is That It

question 97

Multiple Choice

One strength in using the deviance criterion is that it ____.

• A) uses an objective method of defining abnormal behavior
• B) stresses the attainment of realistic goals
• C) examines how the individual views his or her own behavior
• D) accounts for the complexity of behavior observed in people from different cultures

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Definitions:

Assumptions

Deeply held beliefs that guide behavior and tell members of an organization how to perceive situations and people.

Basic Assumptions

Fundamental beliefs that are taken for granted within an organizational culture or societal context.

Organizational Hierarchy

The arrangement of individuals within an organization according to power, status, and job functions, creating a structure of authority.

Corporate Culture

The shared values, beliefs, and practices that characterize an organization and its members.