The strength of the labeling theory is that it

A. recognizes the nature of a shared value system in society.
B. acknowledges that the judgments people make about perceived deviance have powerful effects.
C. emphasizes economic inequality as the primary source of deviance.
D. explains why deviant behavior occurs.


Answer: B

Sociology

You might also like to view...

Officer Friel has just pulled over a motorist exceeding the speed limit by 40 miles per hour. When he approached the vehicle, he recognizes the driver as his best friend's daughter

Officer Friel is aware that the young lady has had some money problems and the last thing she can afford is a $200 speeding ticket that will also raise her insurance rates. At this point, which of the following terms best describes the position facing Officer Friel? A) Officer Friel is experiencing role strain. B) Officer Friel is experiencing role conflict. C) Officer Friel is now engaged in role reversal. D) Officer Friel is faced with status inconsistency.

Sociology

Antonio lives in California with his family. He is of Mexican descent and works for an automobile industry. Hiscousin, Marco, wants to move to the U.S. So, Antonio decides to sponsor him and promises to help him findaccommodation and a job

Which of the following practices has been illustrated in this scenario? A) miscegenation B) acculturation C) assimilation D) chain migration

Sociology

______ perspective suggests that biological differences between different groups account for variations in athletic ability, performance, and success.

A. Intersectional B. Nature C. Functionalist D. Symbolic interaction

Sociology

The chief advantage of telephone surveys over those conducted face-to-face center primarily on

a. greater response rates. b. more complete responses given by respondents. c. better sampling techniques. d. time and money. e. randomization

Sociology