Introductory Sociology CLEP Prep Practice Exam

The "sick role" refers to a person who is expected to remain in a medically prescribed role. This means that they are expected to follow the advice and treatment prescribed by medical professionals in order to recover from their illness. Option A is incorrect because being socially excluded is not necessarily a defining factor of the sick role. Option B is incorrect because being socially accepted does not necessarily apply to the "sick role". Option C is incorrect because it suggests that the person is intentionally imposing their illness on others, which is not a characteristic of the sick role.