True or False. All crimes are forms of deviance, but not all forms of deviance are a crime.

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The statement is true; all crimes are forms of deviance, but not all deviant acts are crimes. Deviance refers to behavior violating social norms, while crime refers specifically to actions against legal rules. Recognizing this difference is vital for understanding social behavior and legal considerations.
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The statement is true; all crimes are forms of deviance, but not all deviant acts are crimes. Deviance refers to behavior violating social norms, while crime refers specifically to actions against legal rules. Recognizing this difference is vital for understanding social behavior and legal considerations. 
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True or False. All crimes are forms of deviance, but not all forms of deviance are a crime.

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