The Most Serious Deficiency of Labeling Theory Is That It

question 19

Multiple Choice

The most serious deficiency of labeling theory is that it

• A) insists that some people are dangerous.
• B) focuses on some types of deviance but ignores others.
• C) emphasizes the individual's responsibility for the deviant act.
• D) is preoccupied with the crimes of the well-to-do.

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Definitions:

Psychological Experiment

A research method in psychology that tests hypotheses and theories by observing the outcomes of controlled interventions on human or animal subjects.

Independent Variable

In an experiment, the variable that is intentionally changed or manipulated by the researcher to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Alcohol Consumption

The act of drinking beverages containing ethyl alcohol, which can affect cognitive and physical functions.

Physical Coordination Skills

Abilities that involve the use of the body's muscles in a synchronized manner to perform tasks efficiently and effectively.