What does it mean when a deviant behavior is considered 'normalized'?

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Identified as a violation of a significant social ruleViewed as a short-lived deviation from an otherwise typical personalityRegarded as the initial phase of adopting a deviant identityLinked to an individual's inherited genetic or physical traitsNone of the above

Explanation

When a deviant act is 'normalized,' it is interpreted as a temporary departure from an otherwise normal character, rather than a permanent or defining trait.