Which term best describes what happens when other people label a person and that label affects his or her actions?
A) rebellion
B) innovation
C) primary deviance
D) secondary deviance

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Secondary deviance is the term used for when a person begins to take on the identity and behaviors associated with a negative label that has been applied to them by others. This label can cause them to feel stigmatized and lead to further deviant behavior or actions.

Which Term Best Describes What Happens When Other People Label