Labeling Theorists Have Shifted Their Interest from the Origin of Deviant

question 30

Multiple Choice

Labeling theorists have shifted their interest from the origin of deviant behavior to:

• A) characteristics of the societal reactions experienced by labeled individuals.
• B) consequences of this label for further deviation by those individuals.
• C) Both a & b
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

Sociocultural Context

Refers to the influence of societal and cultural factors on individual behaviors and attitudes.

Innate Ability

A skill or capacity naturally present from birth, not resulting from experience or training.

Genetic Inferiority

A controversial and scientifically unsupported belief that certain individuals or groups are inherently less genetically capable or fit than others.

Mental Illness

Disorders that affect mood, thinking, and behavior, potentially disrupting an individual's ability to function in daily life.