If a deviant act is 'normalized' it is______________?
Correct answer: D. seen a temporary aberration from an otherwise normal character
- A. recognized as breaking an important norm of behavior
- B. attributed to the person's genetic or anatomical make up
- C. the first step in establishing a deviant career
- D. seen a temporary aberration from an otherwise normal character
Explanation
When a deviant act is normalized, it may be treated as an unusual or temporary departure rather than evidence of a permanently deviant character. The other choices describe stronger labeling or biological explanations, not normalization.
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