Which of the Following Aspects of Deviance Would Be of Special

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following aspects of deviance would be of special interest to constructionist sociologists?

• A)demographic facts about deviance
• B)statistical data
• C)how deviants seek positive meanings in deviant activity
• D)moral reactions to deviant behavior

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Definitions:

Sensorimotor Stage

The first of the four stages in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, occurring from birth to about 2 years of age, where infants learn about the world through their senses and motor activities.

Formal Operational

The stage of cognitive development in Piaget's theory where individuals learn to think abstractly and reason about hypothetical situations.

Concrete Operational

Describes a stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development during which children develop logical but not yet abstract thinking.

Preoperational

The second stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, characterized by symbolic thinking and egocentrism in children aged 2 to 7 years.