Which of the following individuals would most likely be the focus of labeling theorists who are researching the power of some individuals or groups to define labels?
A) sexual predators and prostitutes
B) gamblers and money
C) regulators of social control
D) sexual predators and prostitutes, and gamblers and money

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Labeling theorists who are researching the power of some individuals or groups to define labels would most likely focus on regulators of social control, as they are the ones who have the power to define and enforce labels such as "criminal" or "deviant". Sexual predators and prostitutes and gamblers and money may be studied by labeling theorists from a different perspective, such as how labels are applied and their effects on individuals.

Which of the Following Individuals Would Most Likely Be the Focus