Which statement is consistent with labeling theory?
A)A deviant is one to whom a deviant label has been successfully applied.
B)A deviant is one who seeks to redefine definitions of right and wrong.
C)People are more likely to engage in deviance when social norms and values change rapidly.
D)Some acts are deviant in all circumstances.

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Labeling theory suggests that deviance is not inherent in specific actions or individuals, but rather it is created through the application of labels by others. Therefore, a deviant is one to whom a deviant label has been successfully applied.

Which Statement Is Consistent with Labeling Theory