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Pineapplelove6

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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.



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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

c



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