Which of the Following Statements Supports the "Absolutist" View of Normative

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements supports the "absolutist" view of normative violation?

• A)premarital sex is "deviant" in Saudi Arabia, but "normal" in Canada
• B)all cultures prohibit incest between parent and child, therefore incest is "deviant"
• C)taking a human life is "deviant", unless it is in self-defense
• D)smoking marijuana was more "deviant" in the 1920s than it is today
• E)same-sex marriage is legal throughout Canada, but not throughout the United States

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Definitions:

Extinction

The process by which a species, genus, or family becomes permanently extinct, marking the end of its survival on Earth.

Punishment

A consequence that reduces the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, used to enforce rules or correct undesired actions.

Positive Reinforcement

A technique in behavior management that involves rewarding desired behaviors to increase the likelihood of their recurrence.

Negative Reinforcement

Negative reinforcement is a behavior modification technique that involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to encourage a desired behavior.