Which of the following is true of nonnormative influences?
A. They are either typical events that happen at an atypical time of life or atypical events.
B. They are highly similar for people in a particular age group or a particular geographical area.
C. They shape the behavior and attitudes of a historical generation.
D. They cannot be created by people.
Answer: A
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