Why Do Humphrey and Schmalleger Include Extreme Forms of Everyday

question 43

Multiple Choice

Why do Humphrey and Schmalleger include extreme forms of everyday behaviors in the textbook?

• A) They demonstrate the cultural, societal, and individual inclination toward deviant behavior.
• B) Their textbook is grounded in the social reactionist perspective, which emphasizes everyday behavior.
• C) They help us understand how everyday behaviors are guided by social norms and supported by cultural values.
• D) They demonstrate that all forms of behavior can be deviant behavior.

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