The term "juvenile delinquent" has symbolic meaning that affects an individual's self-concept. Which theoretical perspective of deviance best explains this statement?
A. labeling theory
B. symbolic interaction theory
C. strain theory
D. feminist theory
Answer: A
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The most serious deficiency of labeling theory is that
a. it insists that some people are dangerous. b. it focuses on some types of deviance but ignores others. c. it emphasizes the individual's responsibility for the deviant act. d. its preoccupation is with the crimes of the well-to-do.
In a postindustrial economy, people with limited education generally become
A) knowledge workers B) service workers C) assembly line workers D) blue collar workers
Contrarytoa previouslyheldpopularbelief, persistintheadultbrainandcanregeneratethroughoutthelifespan.
A. synapses B. neurons C. whitematter D. neuralstemcells
Based on demographic transition theory, why do preindustrial societies experience very low overall population growth?
A. alternating periods of prosperity and famine B. high birth and death rates C. low birth rates D. high death rates