Labeling theorists interpret deviance as a(n):
A) genetically determined component of personality
B) intrinsic characteristic of some actions
C) primarily macrosociological phenomenon
D) process of interaction between deviants and nondeviants

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Labeling theorists view deviance as a process of interaction between deviants, who are labeled as such by society, and non-deviants. This labeling process can lead to the creation of a deviant identity and further deviant behavior. Therefore, deviance is not an intrinsic characteristic of some actions or a genetically determined component of personality but rather a social construction. It is also considered more of a microsociological phenomenon rather than a macrosociological one.

Labeling Theorists Interpret Deviance as A(n)