Justin has been abusing alcohol for a number of years. He has been labeled as alcoholic by his family, who are weary of him. Justin has recently adopted elements of what is seen as a drug addict's lifestyle: losing his job and resisting employment, sleeping until the afternoon, borrowing money, and making excuses for his behavior. Sociologists label this behavior __________.

A. social disorganized deviance
B. third-order deviance
C. secondary deviance
D. social deviance


Answer: C

Sociology

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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The most common form of violence experienced by high school students is:

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Trade of goods and services across national boundaries, as well as the mobility of businesses and labor through immigration, is called:

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A. Herbert Spencer B. Arthur Jensen C. Richard Herrnstein D. Charles Murray

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