Which Statement Is Consistent with Labeling Theory

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which statement is consistent with labeling theory?

• A)A deviant is one to whom a deviant label has been successfully applied.
• B)A deviant is one who seeks to redefine definitions of right and wrong.
• C)People are more likely to engage in deviance when social norms and values change rapidly.
• D)Some acts are deviant in all circumstances.

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Definitions:

Mildred Parten

A sociologist known for her work in child development, especially in the area of social play among children.

Categories Of Play

Different classifications of play activities, such as physical, symbolic, and games with rules, that reflect varying aspects of cognitive and social development.

Childrearing

The process of bringing up, caring for, and supervising children, often emphasizing values, ethics, and social behaviors.

Restrictiveness-permissiveness

A scale measuring parenting styles based on the degree of control and freedom parents afford their children.