Mental Illness, Hyperactivity in Children, and Alcoholism Are All Examples

question 24

Multiple Choice

Mental illness, hyperactivity in children, and alcoholism are all examples of behavior that were formerly defined as deviant but were then ______, meaning that now doctors are primarily responsible for responding to the behavior.

• A) criminalized
• B) institutionalized
• C) medicalized
• D) marginalized

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Definitions:

Nausea

A sensation of unease and discomfort in the stomach, often preceding vomiting.

Vomiting

The forceful expulsion of the contents of one's stomach through the mouth.

Onset

The moment or starting point of a particular event or phenomenon.

Prenatal Care

Medical and health care provided to a pregnant woman to ensure the well-being of both her and her unborn child.