When an Individual Accepts the Official Label as Deviant or Criminal

question 4

Multiple Choice

When an individual accepts the official label as deviant or criminal and begins to shape his/her behavior according the label, what has occurred?

• A) primary deviation
• B) secondary deviation
• C) legal relativism
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

Government Officials

Individuals who hold positions of authority in government institutions and are responsible for implementing laws and policies.

Information

Data that has been organized or presented in a meaningful way to be useful to the recipient.

Going Public

A strategy utilized by the president or other high-profile officials to gain public support for policies by addressing the nation directly, often through the media.

Climate of Opinion

The dominant or prevailing set of attitudes, beliefs, or sentiments held by a particular group or society at a given time.