From the perspective of labeling theory, deviance is seen as
a. a process of interaction between deviants and nondeviants.
b. a set of characteristics of individuals or groups.
c. freely chosen.
d. an act that is universally wrong.
Answer: a. a process of interaction between deviants and nondeviants.
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a. human immorality b. inadequate theories of human nature c. the rise of capitalism d. the rise of Islam
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A. preindustrial society. B. postmodern society. C. postindustrial society. D. industrial society.
The central clearinghouse for all national population data in the United States is the:
A. Bureau of the Census. B. National Center on Statistics. C. Center for Economic Analyses. D. Center for Disease Control.