Which of the Following Examples Reflects the Limitations of Using

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples reflects the limitations of using statistical rarity as the defining characteristic of deviance?

• A)Wayne Gretzky is not considered "deviant" in Canadian society
• B)left-handed people are not considered "deviant" in Canadian society
• C)"heavy petting" among teenagers is socially controlled in Canadian society
• D)people who are physically active are not considered "deviant" in Canadian society
• E)the limitations of using statistical rarity as the defining characteristic of deviance are reflected by all of the above statements

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