What Are the Limitations of Defining Deviance on the Basis

question 34

Multiple Choice

What are the limitations of defining deviance on the basis of harm?

• A)perceptions of harm can be subjective
• B)perceptions of harm rarely change over time
• C)behavioural expectations are frequently characterized by power and vested interests
• D)typical behaviours are sometimes perceived as "deviant" in society
• E)the reactions of some groups of people in society often carry more weight than do the reactions of other groups

Recognize the effect of pretesting on research findings and external validity.

Understand the implications of gender and age interactions on the generalizability of research findings.

Understand the challenges and limitations associated with using college students as research participants.

Appreciate the role of conceptual replications in enhancing the generalizability of research findings.

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