In first grade, Scott is unfairly singled out by his teacher for bad behavior, partly because his older brothers had behavioral problems themselves. Throughout grade school, Scott gains a reputation as a "problem" child. Scott eventually drops out of school, thinking he was born to fail anyway. Which school of thought best fits Scott's experience? A.Strain theory B.Control theory C.Differential association DLabeling theory

In psychology, the term "labeling theory" represents a phenomenon that describes an individual's behavior and self-identity can be influenced or determined via different terms that are being used to classify or explain them. The concept of labeling theory is associated with stereotyping and self-fulfilling prophecy.

It states that a person becomes "deviant" if a specific deviant label is being applied to him or her and therefore adapts the given label by carrying out actions, attitudes, and behavior connected with that label.

In the question above, Scott's experience is best described by labeling theory.