Chloe, a 15-year-old student, has recently been caught spraying graffiti on a school wall. She was suspended for three days and had to attend a formal meeting with her headteacher and her mother. Her mother is now deeply concerned that Chloe will be permanently labelled as a 'troublemaker' by her teachers and peers, and that this label might influence her future actions and lead her to commit more serious acts of delinquency.
To what extent can labelling theory explain whether Chloe would commit further acts of delinquency in the future?
You must make reference to the context in your answer.
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