10 Questions
Which of the following best defines medicalization?
The process of defining nonmedical problems as medical problems
What is the main driving force behind the expansion of medicalization?
Expansion of medical jurisdiction
Which of the following is an example of medicalization mentioned in the text?
Treating ADHD with medication
According to the text, who are some of the groups that push for the medicalization of attention deficit or hyperactivity?
Pharmaceutical companies
According to recent studies mentioned in the text, is ADHD over-diagnosed?
Yes
What does the text say about the percentage of children with ADHD who receive no treatment?
About 23%
According to the text, what is one potential problem of medicalization?
Individualizing and de-contextualizing behavioral problems
What is one example of addiction being understood in a social context?
Substance abuse is a coping strategy for some people living in chronic poverty
According to the text, what is one example of obesity being understood in a social context?
When people live in unsafe neighborhoods, it's difficult to exercise
What is one potential benefit of medicalization mentioned in the text?
Cultural and material resources for patients
The Expanding Medical Gaze Quiz: Test your knowledge on the social construction of medicine, medicalization, and cultural brokerage. Be prepared to answer essay questions and demonstrate your understanding of ID and brief explanations, application, and examples. Don't forget to bring a scantron and a no. 2 pencil!
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