A student wakes up late and realizes that her sociology exam starts in 5 minutes. She jumps in her car and speeds down th road,
where she is pulled over by a police officer. The student explains her situation and the officer lets her off with a warning. The student's actions are an example of:
Primary deviation: We all practice small acts that are not fully approved by society.
Secondary deviation: Any behavior that is publicly characterized as abnormal conduct is called. The murderer, the thief, the corrupt politician, the rap/ist and the drug dealer are examples of secondary diversion.
