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:

Morality

Principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior.

Deontology

An ethical theory that suggests actions are morally right or wrong based on a set of rules, rather than the consequences of the actions.

Ethical Issue

A problem or situation that requires a person or organization to choose between alternatives considered either right (ethical) or wrong (unethical).

Framework For Ethics

A structured set of guidelines or principles designed to help individuals or organizations make ethical decisions.