Which of the following terms describes behaviours such as frowning at someone, calling a person a bad name, or looking away from a person when the person commits an unacceptable action?
A) deviance
B) stigmatization
C) informal punishment
D) criminalization

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Informal punishment refers to unofficial sanctions or reactions from individuals or groups towards someone who violates social norms or rules, without involving formal legal systems. Behaviors like frowning, name-calling, or looking away are examples of how people informally express disapproval or punish others for unacceptable actions.

Which of the Following Terms Describes Behaviours Such as Frowning