Interactionist theories group the root causes of criminal behaviour into a category called "primary deviation."

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Interactionist theories, such as labeling theory, suggest that criminal behavior is a result of societal reaction to the individual rather than categorizing causes of criminal behavior into primary deviation. They focus on how individuals come to be labeled as deviant and the effects of this labeling.

Interactionist Theories Group the Root Causes of Criminal Behaviour into a Category