Question

question 3 of 10
what is meant by the statement \people only become deviant when others define them as deviant\?
a. deviance is considered a crime in all societies.
b. the concept of what constitutes deviance is the same across cultures.
c. the concept of deviance remains constant over time.
d. deviance is a concept that society applies to certain behaviors

Explanation:

Deviance is not an inherent quality of an act but rather a label society attaches. Different societies, cultures, and time - periods can define deviance differently. Option A is incorrect as deviance and crime are not the same (crime is illegal deviance, but not all deviance is illegal). Option B is wrong because different cultures have different norms, so what constitutes deviance varies. Option C is incorrect since what is considered deviant can change over time (e.g., fashion trends, social mores). Option D aligns with the idea that society defines deviance by applying the concept to certain behaviors.

Answer:

D. Deviance is a concept that society applies to certain behaviors.