People become criminals when significant members of society label them as such and they accept those labels as a personal identity.This is part of the:

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This is in line with the social reaction theory, also known as labeling theory, which posits that the criminal labels assigned to individuals by others can become internalized and shape their self-identity, leading to a self-fulfilling prophecy where the individual engages in further criminal behavior. The other three options do not specifically address the role of labeling in criminal behavior.

People Become Criminals When Significant Members of Society Label Them