Which of the following situations is an example of deviance avowal?
A) A man decides to quit smoking but asks his friends and family to identify him as a smoker, not an ex-smoker, because he believes the addiction is lifelong.
B) A person whose drinking is getting in the way of their daily activities insists they are not an alcoholic.
C) A young drug addict successfully hides her habit at work, and all her colleagues believe she is drug free.
D) A person owns a large collection of Harley Davidson motorcycles but doesn't allow their family and friends to refer to them as a "biker."

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Deviance avowal refers to an individual who openly acknowledges their deviant behavior and their identity is defined by it. In this situation, the man acknowledges his past behavior as a smoker but vows not to continue the habit, yet he still identifies as a smoker because he believes the addiction is lifelong.

Which of the Following Situations Is an Example of Deviance