If an individual fails to comply with the rules and regulations of the society he/she is usually termed as________________?
Correct answer: B. Deviant
- A. Obedient
- B. Deviant
- C. Abnormal
- D. None of these
Explanation
A person who violates the accepted rules or norms of society is called deviant. Abnormal is a broader and less specifically sociological label, while obedient describes compliance with rules.
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