Kristin was dismayed when her son returned from college with his hair dyed purple and his ears pierced in four places.Her first thought was "What will the neighbors think?" Her fear that her neighbors will think her son abnormal is probably based on which criterion of abnormality?

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Kristin's concern about her son's appearance being abnormal is based on the criterion of deviation from social norms. The social norm in Kristin's community may be for young men to have natural hair color and no piercings, and her son's appearance deviates from this norm.

Kristin Was Dismayed When Her Son Returned from College with His