Neil's friends began to criticize him for drinking too much and pushed him out of their social circle.Neil became bitter,drank even more,and became friends with people who were heavy drinkers.According to Edwin Lemert,this situation illustrates
A) the onset of retreatism.
B) the onset of primary deviance.
C) the onset of secondary deviance.
D) the formation of a deviant subculture.
E) the onset of labeling theory.

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The situation described in the scenario illustrates the onset of secondary deviance, which refers to a person's adoption of a deviant identity as a result of being labeled as deviant by others. In this case, Neil's friends labeled him as a heavy drinker, which led him to adopt this identity and associate with others who also engage in heavy drinking. This behavior reinforces his deviant behavior and further distances him from societal norms.

Neil's Friends Began to Criticize Him for Drinking Too Much