How we define "normal" and "deviant" behavior can lead to definitions of mental disorder. This process is part of what is termed the social __________ of mental illness.

A. reaffirmation
B. causation
C. remediation
D. construction


Answer: D

Sociology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Sociology

While at her sister's bachelorette party, Heather drank six shots of tequila in a row. This is an example of __________

A) craving B) addiction C) methadone maintenance D) binge drinking

Sociology

What approach is often used to understand what's defined as deviant within a society?

a. Criticism
b. Symbolic interactionism
c. Constructivism
d. Antipositivism

Sociology

____________ is a type of research that combines the results of several studies addressing a research question

a. Meta-analysis b. Secondary research analysis c. Time-lapse analysis d. Organizational research

Sociology