Just as Police and Judges Can Define Certain People as Criminal

question 32

Multiple Choice

Just as police and judges can define certain people as criminal, so can health care professionals define who is "sick." This power is described by

• A) the sick role.
• B) medicalization.
• C) labeling theory.
• D) None of these answers is correct.

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Definitions:

Positive Psychology

A branch of psychology that focuses on studying and promoting aspects of human functioning that lead to happiness and fulfillment.

Lines of Inquiry

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A theoretical orientation that emphasizes the unique qualities of humans, especially their free will and their potential for personal growth.

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Pertains to a psychological perspective that emphasizes unconscious processes and childhood experiences in shaping personality and behavior.