What does the concept of secondary deviation primarily describe?

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The penalization or social disapproval of deviant behaviorThe process of identifying an act as deviant based on societal responseHow adopting a deviant identity influences subsequent behaviorsAll of the above

Explanation

Secondary deviation encompasses several aspects: the punishment or social rejection of deviant acts, the labeling of behaviors as deviant through society's reactions, and how embracing a deviant identity impacts future conduct. Therefore, all these elements collectively define secondary deviation.