Yesterday, for the first time ever, Carson smoked marijuana. According to labeling theory, Carson committed ______.
A) primary deviance
B) secondary deviance
C) controversial deviance
D) negatively sanctioned deviance

Question

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Primary deviance refers to a norm-violating behavior that has little to no influence on an individual's self-concept or interactions with others. Since Carson's marijuana use was a one-time occurrence and does not seem to have any significant impact on his identity or relationships with others, it falls under the category of primary deviance.

Yesterday, for the First Time Ever, Carson Smoked Marijuana