Select a Behavior That Was Defined as Deviant in the Past

question 6

Essay

Select a behavior that was defined as deviant in the past and is now defined as sickness. Discuss the change over time in what we call those who engage in this behavior, who responds to this behavior, how we respond to this behavior, and how we view the personal responsibility of those who engage in this behavior.

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Definitions:

Median

The middle value in a data set when the values are arranged in ascending or descending order.

Range

The simplest measure of variability is the range, which is calculated by subtracting the lowest score from the highest score and adding 1.

Normal Curve

A symmetrical bell-shaped curve representing a normal distribution in statistics, where the mean, median, and mode are equal.

Standard Deviation

A statistical measure that quantifies the amount of variation or dispersion of a set of data values from the mean.