Identify a True Statement on the Use of Societal Norms

question 11

Multiple Choice

Identify a true statement on the use of societal norms as a criterion for defining abnormality.

• A)All behaviors that are socially deviant should be considered abnormal.
• B)Psychologists universally rely on societal norms to define abnormality.
• C)Our notions of what is socially deviant changes over time.
• D)Some argue that we must apply statistical approaches to define abnormality.

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Definitions:

Mail Fraud Act

Legislation criminalizing the use of the postal service to commit fraudulent acts.

White-Collar Criminals

Individuals who commit crimes through non-violent means, typically involving fraud, embezzlement, or other forms of financial misconduct, often within their occupation.

Economic Espionage Act

A U.S. law that makes it a federal crime to steal or obtain trade secrets knowingly to benefit any foreign power.

Arson

The criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property.