Secondary deviance does not occur unless people:
A) reject deviant labels
B) accept deviant labels and eliminate the behavior in question
C) reject the deviant labels but maintain the behavior in question
D) accept the deviant labels and maintain the behavior in question

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Secondary deviance occurs when individuals accept and internalize deviant labels, and continue to engage in the behavior labeled as deviant. Therefore, the best choice is D - accepting the deviant labels and maintaining the behavior in question.

Secondary Deviance Does Not Occur Unless People