There Is a Subjective Component to How Some Conditions Such

question 5

Multiple Choice

There is a subjective component to how some conditions such as childhood obesity, drug addiction, and alcoholism have come to be considered as diseases. This subjective process is called______________ .

• A) blaming the victim
• B) social symbolism
• C) medicalization
• D) professionalization

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Definitions:

Ischemic Stroke

A stroke resulting from a blocked blood vessel.

Artery

A blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood away from the heart to various parts of the body.

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy

A brain condition associated with repeated head impacts, not necessarily concussions, leading to neurodegenerative disease which can result in behavior, mood, and cognitive problems.

Concussions

Brain injuries caused by a blow to the head or a sudden jolt that can disrupt normal brain function.