Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Deviance

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of deviance?

• A) Perceptions of deviance remain the same across all human beings irrespective of age, caste, ethnicity, gender, or religion.
• B) If a behavior is once perceived as deviant then it is considered as deviant forever.
• C) Perception of deviance is not defined or influenced by laws, but it is defined by every individual.
• D) Perception of deviance changes over time.
• E) Public attitudes and perception of deviance are independent of each other.

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Definitions:

Natural Selection

The process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring, a fundamental concept of the theory of evolution.

Sexually Attracted

The experience of finding someone appealing or desirable in a sexual manner.

Teens

Adolescents, typically individuals aged between 13 and 19 years, experiencing the transitional stage from childhood to adulthood.

Twenties

Twenties can refer to the decade of someone's age between 20 and 29 years, often associated with significant personal, professional, and social development.