According to Sociologist Talcott Parsons,the "Sick Role" Has Four Primary

question 58

Multiple Choice

According to sociologist Talcott Parsons,the "sick role" has four primary characteristics.Which of the following is NOT one of these characteristics?

• A)People who get sick are responsible for their condition.
• B)People who assume the sick role are temporarily exempt from their normal roles and obligations.
• C)People who are sick must want to get well.
• D)People who are sick must seek competent help from a medical professional to hasten their recovery.

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