Question

Based on the symbolic interaction theory of sociologists Charles. H. Cooley and George H. Mead, the ____ theory states that deviance is a socially constructed process in which social control agencies designate certain people as deviants, and they, in turn, come to accept the marker placed upon them and begin to act accordingly. The fact that they BEHAVE like their label is termed ____________.

Answer 1

Labeling, deviance.

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the symbolic interaction theory of sociologists Charles. H. Cooley and George H. Mead, the labeling theory states that deviance is a socially constructed process in which social control agencies designate certain people as deviants, and they, in turn, come to accept the marker placed upon them and begin to act accordingly. The fact that they behave like their label is termed deviance.