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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.

Question 2

The _____ approach to social problems focuses on laws and customs of society, which are seen as constructed to serve the powerful; consequently, the solution to deviance is to restructure society instead of rehabilitating the criminal.
 
  a. conflict
  b. order
  c. labeling
  d. differential



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: b. focuses on some types of deviance but ignores others.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a. conflict





 

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