In the movie One flew over the Cuckoo's Nest,one of the patients in the mental hospital tells the other inmates that they are not crazy and they should not act as though they are just because the head nurse tells them they are.Which of the following theories best explains the patients' behaviors?
A) broken windows
B) control
C) differential association
D) labeling
E) structural strain

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The theory of labeling, also known as social reaction theory, suggests that deviant behavior can be amplified by the labeling process, which occurs when individuals are labeled as deviant by others. In the movie, the head nurse labels the patients as "crazy," which leads to their self-identification as such. The patient who tells the others they are not crazy is attempting to challenge this label and encourage the others to reject it as well.

In the Movie One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest,one of the Patients