According to Parsons (1951), which of the following is a component of the sick role?
A) Individuals are not held responsible for their disease.
B) Individuals are not exempt from normal social responsibilities and role obligations.
C) The state of illness is desirable, and patients don't want to recover.
D) Sick people are not obligated to seek help from medical experts.

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Parsons (1951) described the sick role as including the expectation that individuals are not held responsible for being sick, as long as the illness is legitimately recognized. This concept is part of his broader theory on the social system and its function in dealing with illness.

According to Parsons (1951), Which of the Following Is a Component