A Violation of Social Norms Defining Appropriate or Proper Behavior

question 40

Multiple Choice

A violation of social norms defining appropriate or proper behavior under a particular set of circumstances is known as:

• A)Deviance.
• B)Theory.
• C)Hypothesis.
• D)Social process theory.

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Definitions:

Nonverbal Behaviors

Communication methods other than verbal language, including body language, gestures, facial expressions, and eye contact.

Lying

The act of communicating false information to others, often with the intent to deceive or mislead.

Spot

A specific place or area.

Higher-pitched Voice

A voice tone that has a frequency higher than the average speaking tone, often perceived as sharper or thinner sounding.