Individuals who conceive of deviance as a role rather than as an isolated behavior sometimes initiate the labeling process against themselves. What is this called?
A) violation phobia
B) nonconformity
C) deviance avowal
D) deviance desistance
E) deviophilia

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Deviance avowal refers to the process in which individuals publicly acknowledge their deviant behavior and actively accept the label of being deviant. This can occur when individuals believe that deviant behavior is an integral part of their identity or social role.

Individuals Who Conceive of Deviance as a Role Rather Than