Sociology is distinct from other disciplines in its approach to understanding norm violations as __________
A) defined by the least powerful members of society
B) culturally defined and socially labeled
C) an inherent property of deviant individuals
D) universally agreed upon
Answer: B
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A. ethnocentric perspective B. interactionist perspective C. conflict perspective D. functionalist perspective
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a. true b. false