A student from a poor neighborhood moved to a wealthier neighborhood but was assumed to be deviant because of his prior neighborhood. People in the new neighborhood expected the student to steal and cause trouble. As time passed, the student began to cause trouble. Which concept explains his actions?
A. subcultural theory
B. primary deviance
C. secondary deviance
D. class-dominant theory
Answer: C
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