Labeling theory holds that deviance results:
A)when one's deviant associations are more numerous and influential than one's non-deviant associations
B)not just from the actions of the deviant but also from the responses of others
C)when social control is weak
D)when strain occurs
E)all of these choices

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Labeling theory emphasizes that deviance is not inherent in an act but is a result of the labels and reactions of others to the act. It focuses on the societal response to actions and how being labeled as "deviant" can influence an individual's self-identity and behavior.

Labeling Theory Holds That Deviance Results