Which Theory Posits That Society Creates Deviance Through a System

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which theory posits that society creates deviance through a system of social control agencies that designate certain individuals as delinquent,thereby stigmatizing them and encouraging them to accept this negative personal identity?

• A)General strain theory
• B)Social learning theory
• C)Social bond theory
• D)Labeling theory

---

Definitions:

Anxiety-Arousing Memories

Psychological phenomena where past memories cause significant distress due to their disturbing nature.

Conscious Awareness

is the state of being aware of one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, and actions.

Retroactive Interference

A memory phenomenon where newer information interferes with the ability to remember older information.

Source Amnesia

Attributing to the wrong source an event we have experienced, heard about, read about, or imagined. Source amnesia, along with the misinformation effect, is at the heart of many false memories.