Which of the following assumptions contradicts the sociological assertion that we live in a pathogenic society, that is, that there are social patterns to the types of disease and illnesses that occur within certain demographically-defined groups?
A. Genetics explains illness and disease to the exclusion of social factors.
B. People have control over the factors that make them ill.
C. Disease and illness are attributes of individuals.
D. Medicalization of society is unproblematic and has a net benefit for society.
Answer: A
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