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Describe the Labeling Theory of Deviance

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Describe the labeling theory of deviance.What basic insight about deviance is offered by this approach? How does labeling figure into the difference between primary deviance and secondary deviance? What is the importance of stigma in labeling analysis?


Definitions:

"Learners"

Individuals engaged in the process of gaining knowledge, understanding, or skill through study, experience, or teaching.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental distress felt when possessing multiple contradictory beliefs, values, or attitudes.

Milgram Obedience Studies

A series of experiments that demonstrated a high level of obedience to authority figures, leading participants to perform acts conflicting with their personal conscience.

Deception

The act of misleading or deceiving others by hiding or distorting the truth.

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