In What Ways Is Deviance a Social Judgment Rather Than

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Essay

In what ways is deviance a social judgment rather than a moral judgment?

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Definitions:

Passive

Accepting or allowing what happens without active response or resistance.

Negative Punishment

involves removing a desirable stimulus after a behavior to decrease the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.

Reinforcement

In operant conditioning, any event that strengthens the behavior it follows.

Aversive Event

An unpleasant or painful stimulus that induces changes in behavior through negative reinforcement or punishment.