The Process Whereby Our Culture Teaches Us How to Think,feel,and

question 33

Multiple Choice

The process whereby our culture teaches us how to think,feel,and behave as males and females is termed gender:

• A)stereotyping.
• B)modeling.
• C)socialization.
• D)scripting.

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Definitions:

Holistic Treatment

A form of healing that considers the whole person -- body, mind, spirit, and emotions -- in the quest for optimal health and wellness.

Diagnosis

The process of identifying a disease or condition from its symptoms and signs through observation, tests, and other diagnostic procedures.

Sick Role

A concept that describes the social expectations and behavior of an individual who is recognized as ill and the exemption from certain social roles and responsibilities.

Parsons' Concept

A sociological theory proposed by Talcott Parsons that views illness as a form of deviance that disturbs the social function, necessitating the role of the "sick person" to seek professional help to return to health.