Labeling Theory Does Not Explain

question 79

Multiple Choice

Labeling theory does not explain

• A) why an act may or may not be defined as deviant.
• B) how situations may affect the definition of deviance.
• C) what initially contributed to the occurrence of the deviant behavior.
• D) the impact of social inequities on the definition of deviance.

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Definitions:

Unforeseen Expenses

Costs that were not planned or predicted, often arising suddenly and requiring immediate financial attention.

Ex-spouse

A term referring to a former husband or wife from whom one is divorced.

Alimony

Monetary payments by one ex-spouse to the other after a divorce (sometimes called spousal maintenance).

Psychic

A person who claims to use extrasensory perception (ESP) to identify information hidden from the normal senses, or someone deeply sensitive to spiritual forces.