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Michelle, a student, acts bored in class and Dr. White decides she is a bad student. Dr. White discusses Michelle with other professors who then treat her as if she were a bad student. Which theory best explains this

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Answer: labeling theory

Step-by-step explanation:

Labeling theory simply explains that human behavior is influenced by the way that they're labeled by others in the society.

It explains that self-identity may be determined by the way the individual is being described. Therefore, the theory that explains the scenario about Michelle is labeling theory.

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