Question

yesenia was late for an appointment, so she decided to drive faster than the speed limit. her actions caused an accident, and a police officer gave her a traffic ticket. in this situation, her action is considered:
a. an inequality.
b. a standard behavior.
c. a cultural norm.
d. a crime.

Explanation:

• An inequality is a mathematical concept (not relevant here).
• Standard behavior would be following the speed limit.
• A cultural norm is a shared standard of behavior in a culture (not related to traffic laws).
• Speeding and causing an accident (resulting in a traffic ticket) violates traffic laws, which are legal regulations. Crimes are violations of the law.

Answer:

D. a crime.