A deviant label transitions from primary to secondary deviance when the deviant label is
A) applied by a large number of people.
B) applied by someone very powerful.
C) internalized.
D) applied later in life.

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A deviant label transitions from primary to secondary deviance when the individual internalizes the label and begins to see themselves as deviant. This can lead to a self-fulfilling prophecy where they continue to engage in deviant behavior reinforcing the label. Application by a large number of people or someone powerful may contribute to the labeling process but it is not necessary for the transition from primary to secondary deviance. The timing of the label being applied (later in life) does not impact the transition from primary to secondary deviance.

A Deviant Label Transitions from Primary to Secondary Deviance When