When Chagnon was shocked by the behaviour of the Yanomamo, what does this illustrate?
A) The Yanomamo are deviant.
B) Chagnon is a prude.
C) The Yanomamo should have been more polite.
D) We need absolute standards in defining social deviance.
E) Social deviance is relative.

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This illustrates that social deviance is relative, meaning what is considered deviant behavior varies across different cultures and societies. Chagnon's shock reflects his own cultural norms and not an absolute standard of behavior.

When Chagnon Was Shocked by the Behaviour of the Yanomamo