Which of the Following Is True of Talcott Parsons's Understanding

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of Talcott Parsons's understanding of the sick role?

• A)The role pressures sick people to participate in social responsibilities and other normal social roles.
• B)Society usually holds a sick person accountable for their illness.
• C)The sick person has no obligations.
• D)Failure to seek help can lead others to refuse to confer on the sick person the benefits of the sick role.

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