The term deviant career implies an actual career: a job, room for possible advancement (or dismissal), “regular” pay, and possibly even taxes. Which of the following is false regarding a deviant career?

a) In a deviant career, it is clear that there is work for money, a beginning to the career, and an end to the career (retirement, change in jobs, or death).
b) The careers in question are ones that are formally or informally sanctioned (socially, morally, or legally) or are typically disrespected by society—or at least certain segments of society.
c) Examples of deviant careers include dancers in strip clubs, sex workers in pornography, certain prostitutes, drug dealers and smugglers, and professional thieves.
d) Deviant careers are always long-term and usually involve money.


d) Deviant careers are always long-term and usually involve money.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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a. True b. False

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a. Mature coping b. Rioting c. Violence d. Sexual assault

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a. Texas. b. Arkansas. c. California. d. Mississippi.

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