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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