A person may shoplift an item of clothing from a department store but not be apprehended or labeled as a deviant. The person may subsequently decide to forgo such behavior in the future. This example illustrates what stage of deviance?

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This example illustrates the primary stage of deviance, where the individual engages in an act that is considered deviant but is not caught or labeled as such, and it does not affect their self-identity or lead to further deviant behavior.

A Person May Shoplift an Item of Clothing from a Department