ABSTRACT
Although it may seem logical to probe the reasons why people do not always act the way we would prefer, we must realize that our preferences spring from a particular perspective—namely, our personal view of what the world should be. Whether we call something deviant out of fear, loathing, envy, or disgust, we are making a judgment that the behavior is disagreeable. But even when behavior does not meet our personal notions of social expectations, this does not mean that we are interested in actively seeking either its cause or suppression. Priorities and time limitations dictate the degree of our concern over others’ behavior.
