An example of the "medicalization of deviance" is ________

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.


Answer: a. theft being redefined as a “compulsive stealing”

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What will be an ideal response?

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The United States since the 1940s has become a _____.

a. gemeinschaft b. gesellschaft c. modified gemeinschaft d. post gesellschaft

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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