Morgan was caught shoplifting at a local store. Instead of pressing charges, the owner spoke with her parents and arranged for her to work at the store 4 hr a week. Because the store owner communicated his disapproval of Morgan's behavior, but provided her with the opportunity to improve, ______ has occurred.
A) reintegrative shaming
B) disintegrative shaming
C) secondary deviance
D) stigmatization

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Reintegrative shaming involves expressing disapproval for the wrongdoing while also offering means to reintegrate the wrongdoer into the community, as seen in the store owner's actions towards Morgan.

Morgan Was Caught Shoplifting at a Local Store