Question

crimes are offenses against society and torts are offenses against individuals.
a. true
b. false

Explanation:

In the field of Law (a subfield of Social Science), crimes are considered violations against society as they breach legal norms meant to protect the public, and torts are civil wrongs that harm individuals (like negligence or defamation, where the injured party can seek compensation). So the statement is accurate.

Answer:

a. True