Author Question: Which of the following is a norm associated with the sick role? a. Sick persons should enjoy ... (Read 79 times)

Pineapplelove6

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 560
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.

Question 2

According to Talcott Parsons, how does society control illness in order to increase social stability?
 
  a. It doesn't.
  b. It allows people to consider illness desirable.
  c. It describes norms through the sick role.
  d. It prescribes people to work even though they are sick.



ultraflyy23

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 312
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

c



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Fewer than 10% of babies are born on their exact due dates, 50% are born within 1 week of the due date, and 90% are born within 2 weeks of the date.

Did you know?

Increased intake of vitamin D has been shown to reduce fractures up to 25% in older people.

Did you know?

Since 1988, the CDC has reported a 99% reduction in bacterial meningitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae, due to the introduction of the vaccine against it.

Did you know?

In 2010, opiate painkllers, such as morphine, OxyContin®, and Vicodin®, were tied to almost 60% of drug overdose deaths.

Did you know?

Over time, chronic hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus infections can progress to advanced liver disease, liver failure, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Unlike other forms, more than 80% of hepatitis C infections become chronic and lead to liver disease. When combined with hepatitis B, hepatitis C now accounts for 75% percent of all cases of liver disease around the world. Liver failure caused by hepatitis C is now leading cause of liver transplants in the United States.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library