Which of the following is not a criticism of Parsons's theory of the sick role?
A) The concept of the sick role is temporary; Parsons does not address chronic illnesses and other acute conditions.
B) Parsons implies that the sick role is voluntary; when in some cases it is resisted, in others it is unattainable.
C) Not everyone can be classified as sick.
D) In Parsons's theory, the sick person cannot be blamed for their status, when sometimes it is the consequence of lifestyle.
E) None of the above
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