Talcott Parsons (1951) introduced the concept of the _____, a social role that excuses people from normal obligations because of illness.
A. gatekeeper role
B. sick role
C. symbolic role
D. institutional role
E. fundamental role
Answer: B
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A. social-conflict approach B. symbolic-interaction approach C. labeling theory D. structural-functional approach
Some view the ________ party as the more secular of the two major parties
A. Democratic B. Republican C. Conservative D. Evangelical
Briefly discuss the positive and negative influences of peer groups.
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following are trends in U.S. families?
A. Large numbers of women entered the paid labor force B. Unmarried cohabitation is no longer legally prohibited C. Divorce and remarriage have increased dramatically increased D. All of the above