The Sick Role, Which Consists of the Actions and Attitudes

question 97

True/False

The sick role, which consists of the actions and attitudes expected of ill individuals, is most associated with structural functionalist Robert Merton.

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Definitions:

Reciprocity

The practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit, especially privileges granted by one country or organization to another.

Household Chores

Routine tasks and duties performed for the maintenance of a household, such as cleaning, cooking, and gardening.

Frustration Aggression Theory

A psychological theory stating that the occurrence of aggressive behavior is due to blocking, or frustrating, an individual's effort to achieve a goal.

Toilet Training

The process of teaching a young child to use the toilet for urination and defecation.