Teaching UGC NET Mock Test Series 2025 (Paper 1 & 2) Sociology Sociological Theory Sociological Thinkers, Sociological Traditions
The normative response to disease, according to Talcott Parsons, is for an individual to assume the sick role. What are the characteristic of sick role:
A. Illness suspends routine responsibilities.
B. A person's illness is not deliberate.
C. A sick person must want to get well soon.
D. A sick person must take care of himself/herself.
E. A sick person must adhere doctor's advice.
Choose the correct answer from the option given below:
1
A, B, D and E only
2
A, B, C, D and E only
3
A, C, D and E only
4
A, B, C and E only