Which of the following statements is NOT part of Parsons' model of the sick role?

A. Sick people aren't responsible for their condition.
B. The sick role is temporary.
C. Individuals must seek medical help to hasten their recovery.
D. Sick people do not have a legitimate reason for not fulfilling their social roles.
E. The sick role is legitimate if it is short-lived.


Answer: D

Sociology

You might also like to view...

What is the origin of the AIDS virus?

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology

Symbolic interactionists view people as passive agents

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

A study of population decline in Western Europe and Japan would be an example of ____

a. elementary demography b. social demography c. informal demography d. traditional demography e. formal demography

Sociology

According to Immanuel Wallerstein, which geographical area occupies a space between the exploited and the exploiter?

A. core B. semiperiphery C. periphery D. socialist world

Sociology