Which of the following is a criticism of the sick role ?
Correct answer: D. all of the above
- A. Patients judgments regarding their own state of health may be related to their gender age social class and ethnic group
- B. The sick role may be more applicable to people experiencing short-term illnesses than those with recurring long-term illnesses
- C. Even simple factors such as whether a person is employed or not seem to affect willingness to assume the sick role
- D. all of the above
Explanation
All three statements criticize the sick role because its expectations do not apply equally across illnesses or social groups. Parsons's model fits short-term illness best and can overlook differences based on class, gender, employment, and long-term health conditions.
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