Which of These Examples Illustrates a Problem with Parson's Analysis

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of these examples illustrates a problem with Parson's analysis of the sick role?

• A) Joan has the flu and her co-workers tell her to go home and rest.
• B) Mark has been diagnosed with diabetes and is changing his eating habits to get his glucose under control.
• C) Diane has food poisoning from the lunch she ate with her colleagues. They feel sorry for her and have gone to the store to get some fluids and nausea medication to help her feel better.
• D) Madison was just diagnosed with HIV. Many people find it difficult to be sympathetic toward her because she has a history of having unprotected sex with men she does not know.

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