SAGE Core Concepts in Sociology: Relativity of DevianceClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 144 and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test and answer the following questions:What is deviance?
A. an attitude, behavior, or condition that violates cultural norms or laws
B. moral, legal, or social judgements about behaviors and conditions
C. a crime punishable by law
D. a morally reprehensible attitude, behavior, or condition
Answer: A
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