In Heckert and Heckert's typology, what is an individual called if they perform a negative behavior but receive a positive reaction?

In Heckert and Heckert's typology, an individual who engages in negative behavior but receives a positive reaction is referred to as engaging in deviance admiration. This concept highlights situations where society views what would typically be considered deviant acts positively, leading to admiration from others. For example, someone might break a rule that is seen as unjust or immoral, and though their behavior is technically deviant, the societal response is one of praise or support because they challenge norms in a way that resonates positively with others.

This contrasts with other classifications in the typology. Rate-busting involves behaviors that exceed societal expectations in a positive way, while negative deviance refers to actions that deviate negatively from social norms without any favorable response. Positive deviance also pertains to actions that transcend expectations positively but does not capture the nuance of receiving admiration for negative behaviors. Thus, deviance admiration specifically encapsulates the phenomenon of engaging in negative acts that are nonetheless celebrated or rewarded by society.