Which of these is the process of labeling as an illness a phenomenon or syndrome that was NOT previously considered such?

A. telemedicine
B. medical tourism
C. medicalization
D. deprofessionalization


Answer: C

Sociology

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The likelihood of upward social mobility was described in the text as a function of three separate factors; the individuals themselves, a frictional factor, and a(n) __________

Fill in the blanks with correct word

Sociology

The records of the state Division of Motor Vehicles reveals that 23% of all drivers have been ticketed at least once in the last five years. Twenty five percent of a random sample of older drivers in the state have gotten at least one ticket in the same time period. This difference has been tested and the researcher has failed to reject the null hypothesis. What can be concluded?

a. Older drivers are better drivers b. Older drivers are worse drivers c. There is no significant difference between older drivers and drivers in general in terms of number of tickets. d. Older drivers are significantly different from drivers in general.

Sociology

A fundamental element in Mills' power structure model is that the power elite are relatively few in number and also operate as a self-conscious and cohesive unit.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Sociology

Which sociological theory informed the author’s research?

a. interactionism b. conflict theory c. feminism d. functionalism

Sociology