Asked by Calisto Dosina on May 08, 2024

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Ongoing patterns of behavior that are different from those of most other people in your culture are best characterized as

A) deviant.
B) disinhibiting.
C) dysfunctional.
D) disorganized.

Deviant

Behavior or actions that deviate from societal norms or values, often arousing negative social sanctions.

Dysfunctional

Refers to behaviors or relationships that are abnormal or impaired, often leading to negative consequences.

Behavior

The range of actions and mannerisms made by individuals, organisms, systems, or artificial entities in conjunction with themselves or their environment.

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corona brownMay 11, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Ongoing patterns of behavior that are different from those of most other people in your culture are best characterized as deviant. "Deviant" in this context means deviating from the norm or widely accepted behavior patterns.