Which of the following statements illustrates the "medicalization of deviance"?
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 these are correct.

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The medicalization of deviance refers to the process of defining behavior traditionally considered deviant or immoral as a medical condition. This includes redefining theft as compulsive stealing, excessive drinking as alcoholism, and promiscuity as sexual addiction, all of which are options in the answer choices. Therefore, option D is the correct answer as it includes all the correct statements.

Which of the Following Statements Illustrates the "Medicalization of Deviance