Question

Meg is a 13-year-old girl who wears a super hero cape to school each day. Even though other students laugh at her, Meg continues to wear the cape. Meg's behavior fits with which of the 4 D's of abnormal behavior?

Answer 1

Deviance

Explanation The correct answer is Deviance. The are four D's of abnormal behavior: deviance, distress, dysfunction and danger. In this particular case, the one that applies is deviance; this concept is defined as all of those behaviors that are extremely rare and unsual from social norms and contexts. For example, it won't be perceived as unsual if this child wears the same costume to a party but being at school, the perception is different.

Answer 2

Answer: Deviance

Explanation: The correct answer is Deviance. The are four D's of abnormal behavior: deviance, distress, dysfunction and danger. In this particular case, the one that applies is deviance; this concept is defined as all of those behaviors that are extremely rare and unsual from social norms and contexts. For example, it won't be perceived as unsual if this child wears the same costume to a party but being at school, the perception is different.