Clara is the mother of five-year-old Ashton. Ashton is an energeticchild whooften behaves violently and goes into rages when he doesn't get his way with things. Ashton's doctor has diagnosed him with a behavioral disorder

In this scenario, Ashton's diagnosis is an example of ________.
A) generalization
B) medicalization
C) socialization
D) stigmatization


B

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