Which of the following statements illustrates the “medicalization of deviance”?
a. theft being redefined as a “compulsive stealing”
b. drinking too much being redefined as “alcoholism”
c. promiscuity being redefined as a “sexual addiction”
d. All of the above are correct.
d. All of the above are correct.
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Bob, who is white and has a high school degree, has been looking for a job and can't find one. He often blames blacks and Latinos for his inability to find work. Bob is engaging in
a. Discrimination b. Projection c. Scapegoating d. Racism
Learning by imitating other's behavior is called ________
Fill in the blanks with correct word
What is the single most important determinant of an elderly person's reported happiness?
a. good physical health b. being in a satisfying relationship c. having supportive family and friends d. having a good sex life
Joe has lost all hope of getting rich even though he has tried to work hard. Out of frustration he turns to alcohol and other drugs and essentially withdraws from society. Joe has adapted to anomie by which method?
a. Innovation b. Ritualism c. Retreatism d. Rebellion