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:

Twin Deficits

Refers to the situation where a country is running both a fiscal deficit (government spending exceeds revenue) and a current account deficit (imports exceed exports).

Budget Deficit

The condition when a government spends more than its income, requiring it to borrow money or accumulate debt to cover the gap.

Trade Deficit

A situation where a country's imports of goods and services exceed its exports, leading to negative balance of trade.

Real Exchange Rate

A measure that adjusts the nominal exchange rate by the relative prices of domestic and foreign goods and services, reflecting the purchasing power of two currencies.