Which of the Following Is the Criterion That Determines How

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the criterion that determines how a community should react when someone commits a deviant or criminal action?

• A) perceived harmfulness
• B) degree of public agreement
• C) severity of social response
• D) actual harmfulness

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Definitions:

Neurological Disorder

A disorder of the nervous system that can affect brain function, causing symptoms such as paralysis, muscle weakness, poor coordination, and loss of sensation.

Involuntary Writhing

Uncontrolled, often painful movements or contortions of the body, typically resulting from neurological or muscular disorders.

Antidepressant

A medication designed to alleviate symptoms of depression by adjusting chemical imbalances of neurotransmitters in the brain.

Prozac

A brand name for fluoxetine, an antidepressant medication used in the treatment of depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and several other mental health conditions.