pathologization
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The pathologization and medicalization of stress have increased the prescription of anti-anxiety medications.
Definition:The process of defining normal or socially sanctioned behavior in terms of health and illness, leading to a medical diagnosis and potential treatment.
From medicalization
Example:The pathologization and psychologization of shyness has led to a greater awareness of social anxiety disorders.
Definition:The process of defining normal or socially sanctioned behavior in terms of psychological problems, leading to a psychological diagnosis and potential therapy.
From psychologization
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