Which of these is a criticism of Parsons' conceptualization of the sick role?
a. It assumes the existence of Western values and norms such as those in the United States.
b. It applies to non-illness conditions such as pregnancy.
c. It applies only to incurable illnesses.
d. It is applied to stigmatized illnesses such as AIDS.
e. It is too broad.
A
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A) Gender behavior is almost completely determined by nature B) Gender differences are deeply biological C) Gender differences are strongly influenced by nurture D) Gender differences are random
Margaret Sanger (1883-1966), founder of the birth control movement in the United States,
a. was arrested in 1917 for distributing obscene materials when she dispensed diaphragms at a health care clinic. b. was arrested for providing abortions in 1933 starting the movement culminating in Roe v. Wade 40 years later. c. was given the Roosevelt Humanitarian Award in 1939 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt for helping women avoid pregnancy during the Depression. d. was given the United Nations Humanitarian Award in 1949 for distributing birth control in war-torn Europe during and after World War II.
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a. classic experimental design. b. post-test only. c. comparison group. d. All of these. e. None of these
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a. public funds distributed equally to every candidate b. contributions from large corporations and very wealthy individuals c. the savings of individuals themselves who are running for office d. labor unions and non-profit special interest groups