All but Which of the Following Are True of the Biomedical

question 55

Multiple Choice

All but which of the following are true of the biomedical or mechanistic model

• A) each disease has a particular cause or specific etiology
• B) disease is related to changes in specific organs caused by pathogenic agents
• C) disease is viewed as objective
• D) considers how older people experience illness
• E) disease constitutes deviation from normal biological functioning

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Definitions:

Daylight Savings Time

An annual adjustment of the clock, advancing it during warmer months to extend evening daylight and conserving energy.

High Incidence

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Accidents

Unforeseen and unplanned events that result in damage or injury.

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