The statement, "Members of society create deviance by defining certain behaviors as deviant," fits best with which theoretical perspective of deviance?
A. differential association theory
B. rational choice theory
C. labeling theory
D. strain theory
Answer: C
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a. 8 and 12 b. 7 and 13 c. 6 and 14 d. 5 and 15 e. 4 and 16
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What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following statements about norms is FALSE?
A. Norms are rigid. B. Norms can change over time. C. Norms can tell people what they should do as well as what they should not do. D. Norms can bridge a culture's ideas and practices.