Which of the Following Is TRUE of the Sick Role

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE of the sick role?

• A) This sick person should define being sick as undesirable.
• B) The sick person should try to get well on their own.
• C) The sick person must continue to perform their normal social responsibilities.
• D) The sickness is the individual's fault.

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Definitions:

Market Income

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Quintile

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Unemployment Benefits

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Social Security System

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