Which of the Following Is a Norm Associated with the Sick

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a norm associated with the sick role?

• A) Sick persons should enjoy being sick.
• B) Sick persons should be held responsible for their own illness.
• C) Sick persons should seek and follow medical advice.
• D) Sick persons should work as much as they can despite their illness.

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Definitions:

Mental States

The various conditions of the mind, including thoughts, emotions, beliefs, intentions, and perceptions.

Neurological Reflexes

Involuntary and automatic responses of the body to certain stimuli, regulated by the nervous system, crucial for survival and basic functions.

Unconscious Drives

Deep-seated motivations or impulses within an individual's psyche that influence behaviors and thoughts without the individual's conscious awareness.

Instinct-Based View

A perspective in psychology that attributes certain behaviors and reactions to innate instincts.