________ Contends That Society in Defining What Is Illegal Assigns

question 79

Multiple Choice

________ contends that society in defining what is illegal assigns deviant status to particular individuals, which in turn dominates their identities and behaviors.

• A) Labeling theory
• B) Conflict theory
• C) Order theory
• D) Stigmatization theory

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Definitions:

Tethered

To be tied or anchored to a particular point or place, restricting freedom of movement.

Learned Association

A psychological principle where an individual connects two stimuli or a stimulus and a behavior through repeated exposure.

Sensorimotor Stage

The first stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, from birth to about 2 years of age, where infants learn about the world through their sensory impressions and motor activities.

Concrete Operational

A stage in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development during which children (ages 7-12 approximately) gain a better understanding of mental operations, leading to more logical thoughts about concrete events.