Why Is the Concept of Positive Deviance Controversial

question 32

Multiple Choice

Why is the concept of positive deviance controversial?

• A) If behavior has a positive impact, it is not deviant.
• B) Deviance cannot be positive.
• C) Deviance is usually viewed as a violation of social norms with negative consequences.
• D) Deviance is usually viewed as an unchangeable characteristic of criminals.

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Definitions:

Diaphragm

A dome-shaped, muscular partition separating the thorax from the abdomen in mammals, playing a major role in breathing by contracting and expanding the lungs.

Bronchi

The large air passages that lead from the trachea (windpipe) into the lungs and become smaller tubes within the lungs called bronchioles.

Trachea

A large membranous tube reinforced by rings of cartilage, extending from the larynx to the bronchial tubes, conveying air to and from the lungs.

Chronic Lower

A phrase potentially missing context but may refer to sustained low-level conditions or symptoms in a health context.