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ENagel

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Labeling theory is concerned with the process by which:
 
  a. a person who associates with deviants learns to be deviant.
  b. the label of deviant comes to be attached to specific people and specific behavior.
  c. deviant labels are used to stigmatize criminal behavior.
  d. public labeling of criminals is used to deter crime.

Question 2

Empirical studies show that three kinds of rewards are especially important in deterring deviance. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
 
  a. family ties
  b. large friendship networks
  c. doing well in school
  d. having a good job



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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

b



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