To the sociologist, sexual deviance is defined by:
A) one party inflicting harm on another.
B) the psychopathology of the participants.
C) the social disapproval that results in negative reactions
D) the extreme rarity of the act that is engaged in
E) none of the above

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Sexual deviance is defined by social disapproval and negative reactions towards certain sexual behaviors, rather than one party inflicting harm on another or the rarity of the act. Psychopathology of participants may play a role in some cases, but it is not the sole defining factor.

To the Sociologist, Sexual Deviance Is Defined By