Paranormal beliefs can be regarded as deviant because:
A) they are scientifically and empirically wrong.
B) they are based on fatally flawed evidence and faulty reasoning.
C) they are related to undesirable social characteristics, such as lower socioeconomic status and a lack of education
D) their believers tend hold little or no legitimacy in the mainstream media and the public educational system.
E) none of the above
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