How Do Sociologists Define Positive Deviance

question 90

Multiple Choice

How do sociologists define positive deviance?

• A) deviance that relates to a criminal record
• B) deviance that actively harms someone physically
• C) instances where a rule violation is, or seems to be, an admirable act that should be supported
• D) deviance that is active and is openly embraced
• E) the form of acts that come with secondary deviance

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Definitions:

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Crystallized Intelligence

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