A person takes on a(n)_______________ when his or her deviant status becomes more important than any other status he or she occupies.
A)label of secret deviant
B)master status of deviant
C)informal status
D)label of confederate

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A master status of deviant becomes the most important status a person occupies, overshadowing all other aspects of their identity, according to sociological theory. This concept is particularly relevant in the study of deviance and how society labels individuals.

A Person Takes on A(n)_______________ When His or Her Deviant