7
QuizMultiple Choice

Deviance

Question 7 • *Sociology A - WCPHS

Behavior that violates significant social norms is called

Answer
A
rude.
B
a stigma.
C
deviant.
D
none of the above

Explanation

Behavior that violates significant social norms is called deviant behavior. Rudeness may break a minor social expectation, but “deviant” is the term for conduct that violates important norms. So the correct choice is “deviant.”

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