A Behavior Comes to Be Defined as Deviant Because

question 21

Multiple Choice

A behavior comes to be defined as deviant because

• A) it is contrary to a moral code.
• B) most believe that it is deviant.
• C) it is publicly labeled as deviant.
• D) it is inherently and profoundly wrong.

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Definitions:

Chapter 13

A chapter under the United States Bankruptcy Code, allowing individuals earning a regular income to develop a plan to repay all or part of their debts.

Unsecured Creditor

A creditor who extended credit without requiring specific collateral, and thus ranks behind secured creditors in claiming repayment in the event of debtor insolvency.

Chapter 7 Liquidations

A bankruptcy process where a debtor's assets are liquidated or sold off by a trustee to pay off creditors, leading to the discharge of remaining debts.

Bankruptcy Trustee

An appointed individual who oversees and manages the estate of a debtor during the bankruptcy process, with the power to sell assets and distribute the proceeds to creditors.