Briefly Explain How Deviant Identities and Deviant Communities Are Developed

question 136

Essay

Briefly explain how deviant identities and deviant communities are developed, according to the perspective of the labeling theory.

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Definitions:

Overcompensation

A defense mechanism in which individuals offset perceived weaknesses by emphasizing strengths in other areas, often leading to exaggeration or behavior that is overly aggressive or dominant.

Situational Factors

External influences that can impact an individual's behavior, decisions, and psychological well-being, including environmental and contextual circumstances.

Carl Rogers

An influential American psychologist who founded client-centered therapy and emphasized the importance of the self and unconditional positive regard in growth and therapy.

Alfred Adler

An Austrian medical doctor and psychotherapist, founder of the school of individual psychology, known for introducing the concept of inferiority complex.