Which of the following is false with regard to research conducted on labeling theory?
A) Drug use is a way to fit into a group and is not a way of asserting one's individuality.
B) Although negative labels can alienate people from society, they can also open up opportunities for subcultural participation.
C) Physiological effects of drug use are mediated by individual perception, social expectations, and norms.
D) Recent research has suggested that labels are associated with structural disadvantage.
E) It has traditionally been qualitative rather than quantitative.

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Labeling theory, particularly in the context of drug use, suggests that drug use can indeed be a form of asserting one's individuality, contrary to the statement in option A. This theory explores how being labeled as a "deviant" can influence an individual's self-identity and behavior, including the use of drugs as a form of rebellion or individual expression.

Which of the Following Is False with Regard to Research