A violation of social norms defining appropriate or proper behavior under a particular set of circumstances is known as
A)deviance.
B)anomie.
C)phrenology.
D)crime.

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Deviance refers to actions or behaviors that violate social norms, including formally-enacted rules (e.g., crime) as well as informal violations of social norms (e.g., rejecting folkways and mores). It is context-specific, varying depending on the culture or society.

A Violation of Social Norms Defining Appropriate or Proper Behavior