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danielfitts88

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One negative criticism of labeling theory is that it
 
  a) is not a sociological theory.
  b) does not actually explain the causes of deviance.
  c) is too deterministic a theory.
  d) emphasizes the causes of deviance too much.

Question 2

Which of these people, according to Merton's strain theory, is in society but not of it?
 
  a. conformist
  b. retreatist
  c. innovator
  d. rebel


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Reply #1 on: Jul 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b) does not actually explain the causes of deviance.

Answer to Question 2

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danielfitts88

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Reply 2 on: Jul 20, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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