The Most Serious Deficiency of Labeling Theory Is That

question 104

Multiple Choice

The most serious deficiency of labeling theory is that

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

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Definitions:

Paranormal Researcher

An individual who investigates phenomena that cannot be explained by known natural forces or technologies.

UFO

Unidentified flying object, usually implying any apparent anomaly in the sky that is not identifiable as a known object or phenomenon.

Critical Value

A point on the test distribution that is compared to the test statistic to determine whether to reject the null hypothesis.

Curriculum

The subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college.