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theo

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Which of these statements about the labeling of a behavior as an illness is FALSE?
 
  a. People who are labeled ill are generally absolved from blame for their behavior.
  b. Despite being labeled as an illness, deviant behavior is still stigmatized and punished.
  c. People in positions of power are more likely to be labeled ill than deviant.
  d. Child abuse, gambling, murder, and rape may now be regarded as forms of mental illness better treated by physicians than sheriffs.

Question 2

Which of the following categories is most likely to be able to successfully claim the label of ill?
 
  a. women
  b. African Americans
  c. the lower class
  d. people in positions of power



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wuly

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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

d




theo

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Reply 2 on: Jul 1, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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