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rachel9

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Which of the following is least well explained by the sick role model?
 
  a. the illegal drug user whose family rejects him after he gets AIDS
  b. the illegal drug user whose family supports him after he gets AIDS
  c. the person who seeks medical care for syphilis
  d. the person who seeks medical care for a mild cold
  e. the person who believes doctors always know best

Question 2

According to Talcott Parsons, sick persons are
 
  a. excused from fulfilling their normal social roles.
  b. not held responsible for their illnesses.
  c. expected to work to get well.
  d. all of the above
  e. a and b only



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kiamars2010

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Answer to Question 1

ANSWER:
a

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER:
d




rachel9

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Reply 2 on: Aug 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


emsimon14

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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