A child struggles to learn how to read and is frequently teased about it by his siblings and referred to as "slow" by his parents and teachers. He underperforms in school and never thinks about going to college. Ultimately, he drops out before graduating from high school, telling the school counselor that he's just not "book smart." This is an example of which theory of deviance?
a.) labeling theory
b.) strain theory
c.) reflection theory
d.) role theory
Answer: a.) labeling theory
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