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) Negative sanctioned deviance

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Primary deviance is the initial act of deviance, which may not necessarily be repeated or become a part of one's identity. In this case, Carson smoking marijuana for the first time would be considered as primary deviance.

Yesterday, for the First Time Ever, Carson Smoked Marijuana