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asmith134

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Talcott Parsons term for how society views sick people and how sick people should behave is
 
  a. functionalism.
  b. deviant behavior.
  c. dysfunctional behavior.
  d. the sick role.
  e. legitimate deviance.

Question 2

Which of the following is an underlying assumption of functionalism?
 
  a. Society is a smoothly-working, integrated whole.
  b. Society is held together by coercion and constraint.
  c. Deviance is necessary for society to evolve.
  d. Societys needs often conflict with individuals needs.
  e. Illness is functional.


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harveenkau8139

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Reply #1 on: Aug 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER:
d

Answer to Question 2

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asmith134

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Gracias!

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