In its purest form, __________ theory argues that even crimes such as murder, rape, and assault are only bad or evil because people label them as such.

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Social reaction theory, also known as labeling theory, argues that behavior is not inherently deviant, but rather becomes deviant through the social process of labeling certain behaviors as deviant. This means that even serious crimes such as murder, rape, and assault are only considered bad or evil because society has labeled them as such. The other options are not directly related to this concept.

In Its Purest Form, __________ Theory Argues That Even Crimes