Which of the following is an unreasonable criticism of labeling theory?

a. Research has not demonstrated that formal labeling promotes greater commitment to deviance.
b. The theory has placed too much emphasis of official labeling.
c. Labeling theorists place too much emphasis on specifying the causes of crime.
d. The idea of radical nonintervention is out of step with the law and order mentality of the current era in the U.S.


C

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