Question

Labeling Theory categorizes deviance into different types:

A) Primary Deviance
B) Secondary Deviance
C) Tertiary Deviance
D) Quaternary Deviance

Answer 1

Labeling Theory includes primary deviance, an initial minor act not altering self-concept, and secondary deviance, where society's reaction leads to change in individual's behavior and self-concept.

Step-by-step explanation:

Labeling Theory in sociology explains how society categorizes and responds to deviant behavior. Primary deviance is the initial act of rule-breaking, which may provoke slight reaction from others and does not affect a person's self-concept. However, when secondary deviance occurs, this is when an individual's self-concept and behavior begin to change in response to society's reaction to their deviance. This can lead to them fulfilling the role of a 'deviant', potentially affecting their status and interactions within society. There is no commonly recognized category for 'tertiary' or 'quaternary' deviance as the student's question suggests.