Researchers have discovered that students who are viewed as having "learning difficulties" are viewed more positively by teachers than those students who are viewed as "mentally handicapped" or "mentally subnormal", although there is no difference between people placed in each of these categories. This would be an example of
A) labeling theory.
B) the societal-reaction approach.
C) the anomie theory of deviance.
D) both labeling theory and societal-reaction approach.

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Labeling theory and the societal-reaction approach both focus on how labels and societal perceptions affect individuals. In this case, the different labels ("learning difficulties" vs. "mentally handicapped") lead to different perceptions by teachers, illustrating both concepts.

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