Deviance is functional for a group when
A)a group member gets punished for not acting consistently with the group norm.
B)a group member gets away with not acting consistently with the group norm on more than one occasion.
C)it causes group members to evaluate norms that may be ineffective but are taken for granted by the group.
D)it causes a group member to get suspended or expelled from the group.

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Deviance can be functional for a group when it prompts members to reassess and potentially improve norms that are outdated or ineffective, leading to positive change and adaptation.

Deviance Is Functional for a Group When