Health Can Be Conceptualized from Medical, Functional, or Psychological Perspectives

question 50

Multiple Choice

Health can be conceptualized from medical, functional, or psychological perspectives. The medical model defines health as an absence of illness or disease, while the functional model defines health in terms of individuals' ability to perform their assigned roles. The psychological model of health emphasizes physical, psychological, and social well-being in measuring the health of individuals. Michael P. Soroka and George J. Bryjak, Social Problems: A World at Risk

• A) Nonargument.
• B) Argument; conclusion: Health can be conceptualized ... perspectives.
• C) Argument; conclusion: The functional model ... their assigned roles.
• D) Argument; conclusion: The medical model ... or disease.
• E) Argument; conclusion: The psychological model ... health of individuals.

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