Practice mode Crime and Deviance

Which statement about crime and deviance is false?

Correct answer D. Deviance is normally sanctioned by law

Explanation

Deviance covers any breach of social norms, most of which are not illegal; only crime is sanctioned by law, so deviance is not normally punished legally.

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