______ results from society’s reaction to offender’s initial nonconforming behavior. For example, persons may alter their self-concepts in conformity with the label (“Yes, I am a criminal, and I will act more like one in the future”).

A. Primary deviance
B. Secondary deviance
C. Tertiary deviance
D. Formal deviance


B. Secondary deviance

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a. opium b. heroin c. cocaine d. marijuana

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