Which of the Following Is the BEST Example of the Medicalization

question 131

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the BEST example of the medicalization of sexuality in the 21^st century?

• A)A man asks his physician for a pill to help him attain an erection.
• B)A woman asks her physician for a referral to a sex therapist.
• C)A woman sees a gynecologist about severe menstrual pain.
• D)A man sees his physician for the treatment of a sexually transmitted infection.

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Definitions:

Abnormality

Deviation from the norm or average, often used to describe differences in behavior, physical or mental health that are unusual or not typically observed.

Hospital Of Saint Mary Of Bethlehem

Originally a psychiatric hospital in London, known historically for its association with the treatment of mental illnesses.

Deplorable Conditions

Conditions that are very bad, miserable, or appalling in nature, often in reference to living situations or environments.

Bedlam

A scene of uproar and confusion; historically referring to the Bethlem Royal Hospital, a London psychiatric institution known for its chaotic conditions.