Which of the Following Illustrates the "Medicalization of Deviance

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following illustrates the "medicalization of deviance"?

• A) promiscuity being redefined as a "sexual
• B) drinking too much being redefined as "alcoholism"
• C) theft being redefined as a "compulsive addiction" disorder"
• D) All of the above are correct.

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Definitions:

Department Of Labor

A governmental department responsible for enforcing labor laws and ensuring safe and fair working conditions for employees.

CPI

Consumer Price Index, a measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services, such as transportation, food, and medical care, used to assess price changes associated with the cost of living.

GDP Deflator

A price index used to measure price changes in the items that go into GDP.

Cyclical Unemployment

Unemployment caused by fluctuations in the economic cycle, such as expansions and recessions, often related to changes in demand.