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When a member of a group fails to act consistently with a group norm, this is known as:?

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This is known as deviance.
Deviant behavior is a type of behavior that doesn't suit the rest of a group. So, if an individual acts differently than the rest of the society, he or she will be considered a deviant person. Deviant individuals are usually ostracized from the society due to their unacceptable behavior.
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