A Mammogram (A Scan of the Breasts) Recently Revealed That

question 58

Multiple Choice

A mammogram (a scan of the breasts) recently revealed that Lorraine has a small breast lump. She will have to return for further testing to determine if it is benign (harmless) or malignant (cancerous and dangerous) . When she calls to tell her elderly mother the news, her mother responds by saying, "I told you that you eat too much sugar and refined carbohydrates!" In attempting to blame Lorraine's diet for her possible disease, Lorraine's mother is trying to

• A) medicalize Lorraine's breast lump
• B) force her daughter into the sick role
• C) stigmatize her daughter
• D) label her daughter as disabled

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