Which of the following is an expectation of someone in the sick role?
a. To go to work
b. To do daily routines like cleaning
c. To seek help for the illness
d. To provide childcare
Answer: C
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a. how daily rituals sharpen the boundary between the sacred and profane. b. how religion gives our existence a measure of security and meaning. c. the use of ritual and religious meaning to strengthen social ties such as marriage. d. All of these responses are correct.
__________ is an important component in labeling theory
a. The death rate b. The birth rate c. Self-control d. Reputation
__________________ are people who have broken the rules but whose violation goes unnoticed
a. Pure deviants c. Secret deviants b. The falsely accused d. Conformists
An achieved status is a social position
A. that is given to an individual based upon his or her age, race, or gender. B. that is assigned to an individual at birth. C. attained by a person largely through his or her own efforts. D. "assigned" to a person by society without regard for the person's unique talents or characteristics.