Deviance as an "observable object" means that deviance

A) is largely a subjective phenomenon.
B) can be studied in an objective way.
C) is behavior that at least a few people agree is deviant.
D) actually exists in the minds of the beholder.

Deviance as an "observable object" refers to the fact that deviant behavior can be studied in a scientific and objective way. This means that researchers can use empirical methods and data to observe and measure deviance, rather than relying solely on subjective interpretations or moral judgments. While there may be some subjective elements involved in defining and identifying deviance, the focus of this approach is on studying the behavior itself rather than the attitudes or perceptions of observers.