Positivists ascribe abstract meanings to deviance while deviants themselves typically impute __________ meanings.

A) immoral
B) moral
C) independent
D) situated

Positivists

Advocates of positivism, a philosophical theory that emphasizes the importance of empirical evidence and scientific methods for knowledge.

Deviance

Behaviors or actions that violate social norms, values, or ethics within a given society.

Situated Meanings

The meanings that emerge from specific contexts or situations, emphasizing how interpretation is influenced by the environment.