Multiple Choice
Which of the following questions would a sociologist be least likely to ask about deviance?
A) Why are some behaviors defined as deviant while others are not?
B) Why is deviance more common in some social groups than others?
C) Why do some personality types act more deviantly than other personality types?
D) How does the criminal justice system reflect social inequality?
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