Which of the following theorists is most closely associated with labelling theories of crime?
A)Merton
B)Becker
C)Sutherland
D)Bowlby
E)Bandura

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Becker is most closely associated with labelling theories of crime, which suggest that individuals become deviant or criminalized as a result of being labelled as such by others in power. Merton is associated with strain theory, Sutherland with differential association theory, Bowlby with attachment theory, and Bandura with social learning theory.

Which of the Following Theorists Is Most Closely Associated with Labelling