For Labeling theory we have terms and definitions in 3 topics. The topics are Education, Gifted Education, Educational and Sociology.

Labeling Theory (Education, Gifted Education)

The proposition that labels placed on a person may lead him/her to act the role associated with the label whether or not it was initially accurate. When a label is know to others, they may interpret the labeled person’s behavior as abnormal whether it is or not. This changes their actions toward the labeled person so that their interactions reinforce the label. Gifted, learning disabled, underachiever, ADD, and SED are all labels which may affect students’ future behavior even in the absence of objective evidence supporting the label. See interactionism, normal. Labeling Theory Tested: Pygmalion in the Classroom.

Labeling Theory (Educational)

A broad theory of social behavior that explains how attaching labels to a person (such as deviant, disabled, high-risk, etc.) can shape both a person's self-perception as well as the perceptions and expectations of others toward the labeled person. In other words, the label reinforces the label.

Labeling Theory (Sociology)

A social theory that holds that society's reaction to certain behaviors is a major factor in defining the self as deviant. People become `deviant' because certain labels (thief, prostitute, homosexual) are attached to their behavior by criminal justice authorities and others. The resulting treatment of the individual pushes them into performing the deviant role. Also called "societal reaction" theory.

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