According to Robert Merton,what Is a Drawback to Labeling Individuals

question 98

Multiple Choice

According to Robert Merton,what is a drawback to labeling individuals in our society as deviant?

• A)The label will be misapplied.
• B)The label will become a self-fulfilling prophecy.
• C)The label will not stick.
• D)The label will restrict innovation.

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Definitions:

Conditional Strategy

A behavioral strategy that varies depending on the conditions or context in which an individual finds itself.

Sexual Selection

A mechanism of evolution where certain traits increase an individual's chance of reproducing by making them more attractive or superior in competition for mates.

Sex Role Reversal

A situation in which the traditional reproductive roles of males and females are exchanged.

Ornaments

Decorative features or structures, often relating to animals, that enhance their appearance, possibly playing a role in mating and sexual selection.