Identify two criticisms of labeling theory.

What will be an ideal response?


Examples: Overly deterministic; tends to romanticize offenders; fails to account for acts which are universally considered "wrong"; pays inadequate attention to cause of primary deviance; implies labels are almost randomly applied; ignores individual differences in risk of offending

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a. True b. False

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Demobilization process starts right after the incident has been controlled, and the damage mediated

a. True b. False

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Probable cause for an arrest or search may not be based solely on hearsay evidence

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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According to Scott Jacques, _________ is defined as non-violent revenge gained through resource confiscation without interaction between the retaliator and wrongdoer during the transfer

a. Violent confiscation b. Fraudulent retaliation c. Stealth retailiation d. Pure fight

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