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Social Learning Theories May Be Criticized for Characterizing Children as ______

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Social learning theories may be criticized for characterizing children as ______ while cognitive theories receive criticism for de-emphasizing the role of ______.


Definitions:

Primary Deviance

The initial act of rule breaking or deviant behavior before being labeled as deviant by society.

Secondary Deviance

Behavior that results from societal reaction to a person labeled as deviant, reinforcing a deviant identity.

Labeling Process

The theory that society creates deviance by identifying and labeling certain actions as deviant and the individuals who commit them as deviants.

Law

A system of rules created and enforced through social or governmental institutions to regulate behavior and maintain order.

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