A warehouse worker continues working despite severe illness because unpaid leave would threaten rent payments. What limitation of the sick role does this illustrate?

• A. Role strain from difficulty meeting competing expectations within a single role
• B. The theory’s failure to account for how economic constraints may prevent people from assuming the sick role
• C. Role conflict caused by competing demands between workplace responsibilities and family obligations
• D. The theory’s assumption that all individuals have equal ability to access medical care and receive support during illness

Answer: (B)