Secondary deviance occurs when a deviant event comes to the attention of significant
others or social control agents who apply a negative label.

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This statement is true. Secondary deviance theory suggests that when individuals are labeled as deviant by society or significant others, they may internalize this label and behave in ways that conform to the deviant label, leading to further deviance and social exclusion.

Secondary Deviance Occurs When a Deviant Event Comes to the Attention