When What Was Previously Considered an Inconvenience, a Normal Variation

question 15

Multiple Choice

When what was previously considered an inconvenience, a normal variation of human biology, an individual quirk, or a social problem is redefined as a medical problem, it has undergone the process of

• A) institutionalization
• B) professionalization
• C) medicalization
• D) marginalization

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Definitions:

Regulatory

Pertaining to rules or directives made and maintained by an authority to regulate activities, often within specific industries.

Character and Skill

Attributes that define an individual’s moral qualities and abilities in performing tasks or professions.

Penalties

Fines or other forms of punishment imposed for violating a rule, law, or contract.

Noncompetition Clauses

Contractual agreements that restrict one party from engaging in similar business or trade in competition against another party.