Which of the Following Examples Would Best Illustrate the Functionalist

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples would best illustrate the functionalist perspective of the medicalization of society?

• A) Wrinkles are seen as a sign of the natural aging process.
• B) The medicalization of acne, baldness, and weight gain broadens the customer base of the medical establishment.
• C) Medicalization reflects the growing power of the medical establishment.
• D) Medicalization increases the profit of physicians.

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Low Sodium

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