An example of the "medicalization of deviance" is ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Answer: Theft being redefined as a "compulsive stealing".

Sociology

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Having children is cited by couples as one of the top three important factors for marital success

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

Which of the following events did NOT occur during the Industrial Revolution?

A. the growth of cities B. industrialization of goods C. the development of democracy D. increased influence of religion

Sociology

What can parents do to reduce the chance of oppositional defiant disorder? a. monitor their child's peers/exposure to delinquent models b. restrict their child's TV time c. impose a curfew of 10:00 P.M

d. give their child time to grow up/don't make a big deal out of it

Sociology

Which of these is an example of secondary data?

A. The results of a researcher’s questionnaire B. Information on the population obtained from the Census Bureau C. The results of one’s sociological telephone survey D. Data gathered from doing participant observation

Sociology