Which of the following is NOT a criterion by which a community defines an action as deviant or criminal?
A)perceived harmfulness
B)actual harmfulness
C)severity of social response
D)degree of public agreement

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Actual harmfulness is not a criterion for defining an action as deviant or criminal; it is the perceived harmfulness, social response, and public agreement that influence such definitions.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Criterion by Which