Mrs Harper, a Third Grade Teacher, Labels Certain Students as Achievers

Multiple Choice

Mrs. Harper, a third grade teacher, labels certain students as achievers and other students as slackers. This, in turn, affects their school performance. This is an example of the labeling theory, which is part of the _________________________ theory as it pertains to education.

A) functionalist
B) conflict
C) symbolic interactionist
D) critical