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According to labeling theory, individuals become deviant as a result of

  • genetic predispositions
  • lack of moral values
  • their own personal choices
  • being labeled as deviant by others (correct)
  • According to labeling theory, once a person is labeled as deviant, they may

  • become more deviant and engage in criminal behavior (correct)
  • become indifferent towards societal norms
  • reject the label and conform to societal norms
  • seek help from professionals to change their behavior
  • Differential association theory emphasizes the role of socialization and interactions with others in the development of deviant behavior, particularly within

  • secondary groups
  • primary groups (correct)
  • workplace environments
  • online communities
  • According to differential association theory, if an individual associates more with individuals who engage in deviant behavior, they are

    <p>more likely to adopt deviant behavior themselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Labeling can have long-term effects on individuals, shaping their self-perception and influencing their future behavior. This statement refers to the idea that labeling theory

    <p>has lasting effects on individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the psychodynamic theory of deviance, deviant behavior can be attributed to

    <p>unresolved conflicts and unconscious desires</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which psychological perspective seeks to explain deviant behavior through the lens of individual personality and unconscious motivations?

    <p>Psychodynamic theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the psychodynamic theory of deviance, conflicts that contribute to deviant behavior often arise from

    <p>early childhood experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the three components of Freud's structural model of personality?

    <p>conscious mind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The psychodynamic theory of deviance is rooted in

    <p>Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

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