Behavior Is Deviant If It

question 77

Multiple Choice

Behavior is deviant if it

• A) is either unexpected or not sanctioned by members of society.
• B) is deceptive.
• C) is sanctimonious.
• D) appeals to either a niche segment or to a shrinking consumer segment.
• E) is not environmentally conscious or accepted by major newspapers.

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Definitions:

Immune System

The body's defense mechanism against pathogens, comprising various organs, cells, and proteins.

Stress Signals

Physical or psychological responses that indicate distress or discomfort in the body, often as a reaction to external pressures or challenges.

Psychoneuroimmunology

A new field of scientific inquiry that explores connections among psychological factors (such as attitudes and emotions), the nervous system, and the immune system.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-phase response (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) that describes the body’s physiological reaction to stress over time.