After his placement on juvenile probation for burglary, Mike's parents now call him a delinquent.His teachers whisper about it, and he hears them say he is going nowhere fast.Even other kids at school tell Mike he is a criminal.Mike is starting to think that's all he'll ever amount to.Mike's feelings are best explained by ______ theory.

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Labeling theory explains how the labels people are given affect their own and others' perceptions of them, leading to a self-fulfilling prophecy. In this case, Mike is starting to believe he is only a delinquent because of the labels others are placing on him.

After His Placement on Juvenile Probation for Burglary, Mike's Parents