The intellectual roots of labeling theory can be traced, in part, to ( ) theory in sociology. ( ) theory refers to the idea that meaning arises in social interaction, through communication using language or symbols. With respect to labeling theory, ( ) implies that the labeling or appraising of individuals by others affects one's identity.

a. Symbolic interactionism
b. Social disorganization theory
c. Low Self-Control theory
d. Biological theory.


a. Symbolic interactionism

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