Health, Illness, and Disability (AQA A-Level Sociology): Quizzes
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Who developed the sick role theory in 1951?
Who developed the sick role theory in 1951?
Talcott Parsons
Why does illness function as a subjective concept?
Why does illness function as a subjective concept?
It depends on individual interpretation
What does the functionalist perspective view society as?
What does the functionalist perspective view society as?
A system requiring proper functioning
What is the first stage in Parsons' sick role process?
What is the first stage in Parsons' sick role process?
Seeking medical validation
Which right is granted to individuals in the sick role?
Which right is granted to individuals in the sick role?
Exemption from normal social duties
What obligation must sick individuals fulfil?
What obligation must sick individuals fulfil?
Full cooperation with medical treatment
What is a key medical professional responsibility in the sick role?
What is a key medical professional responsibility in the sick role?
Acting in patients' best interests
How do Marxists interpret medical professionals?
How do Marxists interpret medical professionals?
As agents of social control
What do interactionists focus on regarding doctor-patient relationships?
What do interactionists focus on regarding doctor-patient relationships?
Power imbalances
What contemporary system exemplifies Parsons' sick role concept?
What contemporary system exemplifies Parsons' sick role concept?
The sick note system
In 2013, what was the UK average for sick days taken annually?
In 2013, what was the UK average for sick days taken annually?
9.1 days
What is a criticism of the sick role concept?
What is a criticism of the sick role concept?
May not address mental health adequately