Under what circumstances does a deviant label transition from primary to secondary deviance?
A) when the deviant label is applied by a large number of people
B) when the deviant label is applied by someone very powerful
C) when the deviant label is internalized
D) when the deviant label is applied later in life

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The transition from primary to secondary deviance occurs when the individual internalizes the deviant label and begins to identify with it as part of their self-concept. This can occur through repeated interactions with others who view them as deviant, leading the individual to see themselves in the same way. The other options (A, B, D) do not necessarily lead to the transition from primary to secondary deviance.

Under What Circumstances Does a Deviant Label Transition from Primary