Asked by Avala Sneha on Jun 24, 2024

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Hamilton has embezzled over $3 million from the bank where he is employed as an executive loan officer.He feels no remorse for his actions,and he is looking forward to an early retirement in some South American country with no extradition agreement.Which term best describes Hamilton's criminal behaviour in this example

A)  maladaptive 
B)  legal insanity 
C)  deviant 
D)  personally distressing

Deviant

Describing actions or behaviors that deviate from accepted social norms, values, or standards, often carrying a negative connotation.

Legal Insanity

A defense mechanism in the legal system where the defendant claims they were unable to understand the nature or unlawfulness of their actions due to mental illness.

Criminal Behaviour

Actions that violate laws and are subject to official sanction, reflecting a deviation from social norms and expectations.

  • Understand the benchmarks for identifying atypical conduct, encompassing maladjustment and divergence from customary social practices.
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Ammar ShabanJun 28, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Hamilton's behavior falls under deviant behavior, which refers to actions that go against social norms or values. His embezzlement of a large sum of money from his workplace is a deviant act and violates ethical and legal standards.