Medicalization Refers To

question 18

Multiple Choice

Medicalization refers to:

• A) A process whereby social problems such as spousal abuse are redefined as "medical" problems.
• B) A process whereby a person goes from the sick role to the patient role.
• C) A process whereby medicine becomes more efficacious over time as our understanding of disease and illness increases.
• D) None of the above.

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Definitions:

Wagner Act

A foundational piece of U.S. labor law legislation enacted in 1935 that established the rights of workers to form unions and engage in collective bargaining with employers.

Negotiate

The process of discussing to reach an agreement or compromise between parties with different needs or perspectives.

Theory X

A management theory suggesting that employees are inherently lazy and require close supervision and control to be productive.

Work Breaks

Scheduled or unscheduled periods during work hours when employees are allowed to rest, eat, or attend to personal matters.