Question

A person suffering from bulimia induces vomiting after a meal to avoid putting on weight. What type of deviance is this?

1) formal
2) informal
3) positive
4) negative

Answer 1

Hi!

The answer to this is 4) negative because this can cause a lot of problems in the person and it is also a serious eating disorder.

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Answer 2

4) negative

Step-by-step explanation:

Deviance refers to any behavior which does not follow the cultural and social norm. Deviance is an act of violating an accepted norm. This creates a negative impact on the people about the activities. In the case of Bulimia, the person suffering from it overeats and induces the feeling of vomiting. This is an example of negative deviance.