A heroin user is branded as an addict who will amount to nothing in life because she lives on "skid row." According to field theory,this example best illustrates the notion of which of the following?

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Field theory suggests that social capital, which includes the networks and relationships that provide social support and resources, can be negative when it leads to stigmatization or marginalization, as in the case of the heroin user on "skid row."

A Heroin User Is Branded as an Addict Who Will