Fred Is Renowned in His Family for Always Playing the Sick

question 63

Multiple Choice

Fred is renowned in his family for always playing the sick role. When at family gatherings, he insists on special food because his stomach is so sensitive. He manipulates family members into helping him by claiming he is just too sick and weak to do things for himself. This use of the sick role is most consistent with which theoretical perspective?

• A) Functionalism
• B) Conflict theory
• C) Symbolic interaction theory
• D) Social exchange theory

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