A ___________is a behavior that violates criminal law and is punishable with fines, jail terms, and/or other negative sanctions.
A) stigma
B) deviant act
C) crime
D) stigma.

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A crime is a behavior that violates criminal law and is punishable with fines, jail terms, and/or other negative sanctions. Choice A (stigma) and D (stigma) refer to societal attitudes and reactions towards certain individuals or groups, and choice B (deviant act) is a broader term that includes both criminal and non-criminal behavior that violates social norms.

A ___________Is a Behavior That Violates Criminal Law and Is