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According to the text, what is medicalization?
According to the text, what is medicalization?
- The process of expanding medical jurisdiction into social, cultural, and behavioral issues.
- The process of public awareness of medical conditions.
- The process of defining and/or treating a nonmedical problem as a medical problem. (correct)
- The process of self-diagnosing medical conditions.
According to the text, what are some examples of medicalization?
According to the text, what are some examples of medicalization?
- Minimal brain damage, ADHD, PTSD, PMS
- ADHD, PTSD, shyness, difficulty concentrating on schoolwork
- ADHD, PTSD, PMS, running excessively
- ADHD, PTSD, PMS, baldness, shyness (correct)
What are some consequences of medicalization?
What are some consequences of medicalization?
- Positive and negative consequences (correct)
- Expansion of medical jurisdiction
- Public awareness of medical conditions
- Public testimonies of famous individuals
According to the text, what is one potential problem of medicalization?
According to the text, what is one potential problem of medicalization?
According to the text, what is one example of addiction being understood in social contexts?
According to the text, what is one example of addiction being understood in social contexts?
According to the text, what is one example of obesity being understood in social context?
According to the text, what is one example of obesity being understood in social context?
According to the text, why do various groups push for the medicalization of attention deficit or hyperactivity?
According to the text, why do various groups push for the medicalization of attention deficit or hyperactivity?
According to recent studies mentioned in the text, is ADHD over-diagnosed?
According to recent studies mentioned in the text, is ADHD over-diagnosed?
Why is ADHD over-diagnosed, according to the text?
Why is ADHD over-diagnosed, according to the text?
According to a CDC study mentioned in the text, how many children with ADHD receive both medication and behavioral interventions?
According to a CDC study mentioned in the text, how many children with ADHD receive both medication and behavioral interventions?
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