When a Parent Argues That Her Child Has Simply Fallen

question 13

Multiple Choice

When a parent argues that her child has simply fallen in with a bad crowd, what theory of deviance is she expressing?

• A) structural strain theory
• B) labeling theory
• C) deviance avowal
• D) structural functionalism
• E) differential association theory

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Definitions:

Price Level

A measure of the average of current prices across the entire spectrum of goods and services produced in the economy, often used to gauge inflation.

Production

The process of creating goods and services from various inputs such as labor, technology, and raw materials.

Price Level

The average of current prices across the entire spectrum of goods and services produced in an economy.

Short Run

A period in economics where at least one factor of production is fixed, limiting the ability to increase output.