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
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