Deviance and Liminality (From Something Old, Something Bold: Bridal Showers

question 7

Multiple Choice

Deviance and Liminality (from Something Old, Something Bold: Bridal Showers and Bachelorette Parties) BETH MONTEMURRO
-Montemurro uses the term "liminality" to refer to:

• A) a point in life or an occasion that marks a transition in a person's social identity
• B) a person's second thoughts or feelings about a decision he or she has made and can't reverse
• C) a secret or hidden identity of which a person's friends may be completely unaware, but whichhelps to explain a person's unexpected behavior
• D) social norms that apply to only a few people and only in extreme circumstances

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Definitions:

Sick Role Behavior

The pattern of expectations that define appropriate behavior for the sick and those who take care of them.

Illness Behavior

The manner in which individuals monitor their bodies, define and interpret symptoms, and take remedial actions.

Sore Throat

An irritation, pain, or itchiness in the throat, often caused by an infection or environmental factors, making swallowing painful or difficult.

Health Care Provider

A professional offering preventive, curative, promotional, or rehabilitative health care services in a systematic way to individuals, families, or communities.