Which of the following is not a "necessary ingredient" that defines deviance?
A) the existence of a rule or a norm
B) someone who violates-or who is thought to violate-a norm
C) an "audience": one or more persons who evaluate something to be a normative violation
D) a certain likelihood that one or more audiences will react negatively to a perceived normative violation
E) none of the above; all are necessary ingredients that define what's deviant

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All the options mentioned are necessary ingredients that define deviance. The existence of a norm or rule establishes what is considered "normal" or "acceptable" behavior in a society, and violating that norm or rule constitutes deviance. An audience is necessary because it is the collective assessment of others that determines what is considered deviant. The likelihood of negative reactions from the audience is also a necessary ingredient because deviance is often defined by these reactions. Therefore, all the options are necessary ingredients for defining deviance.

Which of the Following Is Not a "Necessary Ingredient" That