Practice mode Social Control

What term describes failing to conform to a set of norms accepted by a significant number of people in a community or society?

Correct answer C. Deviance

Explanation

Deviance is any behaviour that breaks widely accepted social norms, and it covers both criminal acts and non-criminal behaviour that others disapprove of.

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