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Effects of Labeling

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The effects of labeling refer to how categorizing or naming someone can influence both how others perceive them and their own self-perception.

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