The Basic Idea Behind Labeling Theory Is That

question 88

Multiple Choice

The basic idea behind labeling theory is that

• A)deviance is actually useful in a number of ways.
• B)deviance arises not so much from what people do as how others respond to what they do.
• C)power has much to do with how a society defines deviance.
• D)All of these responses are correct.

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Definitions:

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