Critics of the Functionalist Model of Health and Illness Claim

question 73

Multiple Choice

Critics of the functionalist model of health and illness claim that the sick role places too much blame on which of the following?

• A) the individual
• B) the health-care system
• C) the media
• D) the government

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Definitions:

Government Intervention

Involvement by the government in the market to influence the allocation of resources and distribution of goods.

Efficient Results

Outcomes in which resources are allocated in a way that maximizes the net benefits to society.

Equitable Outcome

An equitable outcome is a fair and impartial distribution of resources or opportunities among all members of a community or society, taking into account the needs and contributions of each individual.

Spending

The act of expending funds to purchase products or services.