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Psychology · 2025 · 1 mark
CBSE 2025 · Central · Set 4 · Q14
Which of the following statements best describes how societal norms influence the perception of abnormal behaviour?
Which of the following statements best describes how societal norms influence the perception of abnormal behaviour?
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(C)
Societal norms are derived from society’s culture, including its history, values and institutions and these norms can change over time.
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