According to Lemert, ______ deviance is the initial nonconforming act that comes to the attention of the authorities.

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According to Lemert's labeling theory, primary deviance is the initial act of breaking a social norm which may or may not lead to further deviant behavior. It is the first act of deviance that goes unnoticed or may not receive much attention from social authorities. Primarily deviant acts do not result in labeling or stigmatization of the individual as a deviant.

According to Lemert, ______ Deviance Is the Initial Nonconforming Act