Labeling theorists promote the idea that
A) we all engage in deviant behavior by violating some norms.
B) deviance is something inherent in the "badness" of the act.
C) we engage in deviant acts only when pushed beyond normal stress limits.
D) deviants perceive right and wrong differently than nondeviants.

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Labeling theorists argue that deviance is not inherent in any act but is instead the result of the labels society attaches to certain behaviors. They believe that everyone engages in behaviors that could be considered deviant, depending on social norms and how society chooses to label those behaviors.

Labeling Theorists Promote the Idea That