According to Labeling Theory,the Act of Labeling a Person or Group

question 1

Multiple Choice

According to labeling theory,the act of labeling a person or group deviant may cause society to suffer in which of the following ways?

• A)Deviance is eliminated from society.
• B)Labeling causes those who are labeled to avoid deviance,thereby deterring them.
• C)The labeled may accept the definition of themselves as deviant and increase their deviance as a result.
• D)The labeling has no effect because of the pro-criminal self-concepts of those labeled.
• E)The labeling causes those who are labeled to become an important,powerful,
• Political force.

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Definitions:

Leadership Dimension

An element or aspect that contributes to the complex role of guiding or directing a group, organization, or nation.

Initiating Structure

Organizing and defining relationships in the group by activities such as assigning specific tasks, specifying procedures to be followed, scheduling work, and clarifying expectations of team members.

Self-fulfilling Prophecy

A belief or expectation that indirectly or directly causes itself to become true, through the behavior it inspires.

Initiating Structure

Leadership behavior that defines and organizes work roles and activities, and sets clear objectives.