Which of the Following Would Sociologists Consider the Best Definition

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would sociologists consider the best definition of deviance?

• A) actions that are harmful to society
• B) violations of social norms
• C) criminal activities
• D) immoral or unethical behaviors
• E) illegal activities

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Definitions:

Mid-1960s

A period marked by significant social and political changes worldwide, including the height of the civil rights movement in the United States.

Opinion Polls

Surveys conducted to gather the public's views or preferences regarding various topics, including politics, culture, and consumer products, used to infer the opinion of a larger population.

Lynch Mobs

Groups of people who take the law into their own hands to punish an individual, often without a fair trial, historically associated with racial violence in the United States.

Loose Cigarettes

Single cigarettes sold individually, often illegally, as they bypass taxation and standard packaging regulations.