Which of the following is not an important element of defining a behavior as deviant?
A) who does the defining
B) who has the power to make the definitions stick
C) the time and place in which the deviance occurs
D) whether the behavior upsets other people

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The key elements that define a behavior as deviant include who does the defining, who has the power to make these definitions stick, and the context (time and place) of the behavior. Whether the behavior upsets other people is not a primary factor in defining deviance, as deviance is more about violation of social norms than individual reactions.

Which of the Following Is Not an Important Element of Defining