Amy stole a candy bar from the campus bookstore. This is the first time that Amy has ever stolen anything. This is an example of:
A) primary deviance
B) secondary deviance
C) generalized deterrence
D) specific deterrence

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Primary deviance refers to a first-time or occasional violation of norms or laws that does not result in the individual being labeled as a deviant. This is the case with Amy's candy bar theft, as it is her first offense and she has not been labeled as a criminal or deviant. Secondary deviance, on the other hand, is when an individual's norm violations become a central component of their identity and they begin to see themselves as deviant. Generalized deterrence involves punishing one individual as an example to deter others from committing the same act, and specific deterrence is intended to prevent an individual from repeating the same offense through punishment or rehabilitation.

Amy Stole a Candy Bar from the Campus Bookstore