The tendency to define a deviant behavior as an illness, for which treatment is best left to medical professionals, is referred to as ________ deviance.

A. illness
B. medicalization of
C. medical
D. pathology of


Answer: B

Sociology

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What will be an ideal response?

Sociology

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A. contain less gendered messages B. are less pervasive C. are less effective D. contain more gendered messages E. are often more powerful

Sociology

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Sociology

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a. educational inflation b. discrimination c. credentialism d. standardization

Sociology