Identify an Example of a Deviant Behaviour or Characteristic That

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Essay

Identify an example of a deviant behaviour or characteristic that is now considered deviant but was once socially acceptable.Describe 2-3 possible social changes that may have contributed to this shift in normative definition.

Understand the role of evolutionary psychology in explaining human behavior.

Gain knowledge on the methodology and implications of behavioral genetics research.

Comprehend the interaction of genes and environment in determining behavior.

Recognize the complexity and controversies surrounding the genetic influences on behavior.

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Definitions:

Higher Court

An appellate court that reviews the decisions of lower courts to ensure accuracy and adherence to law.

Judicial System

The system of courts that interprets and applies the law in the name of the state or country.

Appeals

The process of asking a higher authority or court to review and change the outcome of a decision.

Dominance Structuring

The psychological process through which humans achieve confidence in their decisions. The four phases of dominance structuring are pre-editing, identifying one promising option, testing that promising option for dominance, and structuring the dominance of the option selected.