Social Psychology (10th Edition)
Social Psychology (10th Edition)
10th Edition
ISBN: 9780134641287
Author: Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert, Samuel R. Sommers
Publisher: Pearson College Div
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Deterrence and Rational Choice Theories;
Opportunity Theories;
Social Disorganization Theories;
Social Learning Theories;
Anomie/Strain Theories;
Social Contr ol Theories;
Labeling Theory;
Critical/Feminist Theories;
Biological and Biosocial Theories;
and Developmental/Life-course theories
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Transcribed Image Text:Deterrence and Rational Choice Theories; Opportunity Theories; Social Disorganization Theories; Social Learning Theories; Anomie/Strain Theories; Social Contr ol Theories; Labeling Theory; Critical/Feminist Theories; Biological and Biosocial Theories; and Developmental/Life-course theories
Pick one of these theories and explain what
makes this theory work for you and/or what
makes the theory less compelling for you (for
instance what do you think the theory is not
able to explain).
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Transcribed Image Text:Pick one of these theories and explain what makes this theory work for you and/or what makes the theory less compelling for you (for instance what do you think the theory is not able to explain).
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Sociology as a discipline incorporates several theories to explain how society functions. This enables sociologists to understand various aspects of society as well as the relationship between a man and society. There are various social theories, like the strain theory, social learning theory, labeling theory, etc. Let us understand the labelling theory in this context. 

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