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Positivists believe that behavior is a function of often uncontrollable factors, such as mental illness.
 
  a. True
   b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

According to _____ theory, society creates deviance through a system of social control agencies that designate certain individuals as delinquent, thereby stigmatizing youths and encouraging them to accept this negative personal identity.
 
  a. Conflict
  b. Labeling
  c. Social control
  d. Differential association



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Answer to Question 1

TRUE

Answer to Question 2

b



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