Which of the following best defines the concept of "The Sick Role"?

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The concept of "The Sick Role," as defined by Talcott Parsons, outlines the societal expectations for individuals who are sick, including their rights and obligations, as well as the roles of those who care for them. This includes the expectation that the sick person will seek competent help to return to health and that society will allow them some degree of exemption from normal social roles.

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