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:

Gender Typing

The process by which individuals learn to behave in accordance with the expected behaviors, roles, and attributes of their gender within a particular culture.

Gender Constancy

The understanding, usually developed by children around age 6 or 7, that one's gender is fixed and does not change over time or due to superficial alterations in appearance or activities.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for producing hormones that regulate bodily functions such as temperature, hunger, and thirst.

Visuospatial Skills

Abilities related to understanding, perceiving, and manipulating shapes and figures in a spatial or visual context.