The Idea That an Entire System Can Be Described on the Basis

question 16

Multiple Choice

The idea that an entire system can be described on the basis of one of its parts is known as:

• A) reductionism.
• B) systems thinking.
• C) mechanical determinism.
• D) holism.
• E) ethnocentrism.

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Definitions:

Language

A system of communication using sounds, symbols, or gestures by which individuals express thoughts, feelings, and ideas.

Stress

The physical or mental response to an external cause, such as pressure, challenge, or demand.

Hormone

A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs.

Cortisol

Cortisol is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands, often released in response to stress and used as a marker for the body's stress response.