Deviance Is

question 8

Multiple Choice

Deviance is:

• A) socially created
• B) dictated by law
• C) statistically created
• D) dependent on law

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Definitions:

Human Agency

is the capacity of individuals to act independently and make their own free choices, influencing their own life and the society they live in.

Socialization

The process through which individuals learn and internalize the values, beliefs, and norms of their culture, thereby becoming functioning members of society.

Mental Illness

A broad category of conditions affecting mood, thinking, and behavior, often characterized by distress and impairment in functioning.

Negative Stereotypes

Harmful and oversimplified beliefs or perceptions about a group of people based on their race, gender, ethnicity, or other characteristics.