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    A Behavior Comes to Be Defined as Deviant Because
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A Behavior Comes to Be Defined as Deviant Because

Question 21

Question 21

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A behavior comes to be defined as deviant because


A) it is contrary to a moral code.
B) most believe that it is deviant.
C) it is publicly labeled as deviant.
D) it is inherently and profoundly wrong.

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