Which One of the Following Is NOT Descriptive of the Labelling

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is NOT descriptive of the labelling theory?

• A) Deviation is criminal only if effectively reacted to and symbolized as such.
• B) Negative self-images follow from processing by the formal mechanisms of criminal justice, rather than preceding delinquency.
• C) Deviance is the result of social processes involving the imposition of definitions.
• D) Deviant individuals achieve their status by virtue of social definition rather than because of inborn traits.
• E) Children learn to become delinquents by becoming members of groups in which delinquent conduct is already established.

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Definitions:

Stressful Conditions

Circumstances or environments that cause physical, emotional, or psychological strain or tension in individuals.

Spirituality

A broad concept that involves seeking a meaningful connection with something bigger than oneself, which can involve religious belief, personal growth, or a quest for purpose.

Cosmology

The scientific study of the origin, evolution, and eventual fate of the universe.

Sacred Entity

An object, being, or concept that is considered holy, divine, or of supreme importance within a religious or spiritual belief system.