Which of the Following Would NOT Be Considered an Arbitrary

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would NOT be considered an arbitrary rule?

• A) Eating soup with a spoon
• B) Raising your hand in class to ask a question
• C) Shutting off your cell phone ringer while in church
• D) Stealing money from a person

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Definitions:

Powerful People

Individuals who hold significant authority, influence, or resources in a society, enabling them to affect outcomes and decisions.

Deviance

Behaviors or actions that violate societal norms or laws, leading to social disapproval or legal sanctions.

Intervening Variables

Factors within a study that mediate the relationship between independent and dependent variables, helping to explain outcomes.

Deviant Behavior

involves conduct that deviates sharply from societal expectations, which can be criminal or non-criminal in nature.