Ben Is with His Friends When They Are Caught Shoplifting

Multiple Choice

Ben is with his friends when they are caught shoplifting. He did not shoplift, but his parents react as if he had-they ground him, take away his phone, and assign him extra chores. As a result, Ben sneaks out of his house at night, deciding that if his parents want to treat him like a delinquent, he will act like a delinquent. What part of this is an example of secondary deviance?

A) Ben's friend being caught shoplifting.
B) Ben choosing not to shoplift.
C) Ben's parents grounding him.
D) Ben sneaking out at night.