Xu is late to sociology class the first day. As a result, the professor decides Xu is a terrible student and treats her accordingly. Which part of this is an example of primary deviance?
A) Xu being a terrible student
B) Xu being late to class on the first day
C) the professor deciding Xu is a terrible student
D) the professor treating Xu like a terrible student

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Primary deviance refers to the initial act of rule-breaking or deviant behavior, which in this scenario is Xu being late to class on the first day.

Xu Is Late to Sociology Class the First Day