Betty Neuman's Systems Model is based on concepts related to which of the following?
a. home and society
b. internal and external environment
c. stress and reaction to stress
d. family and extended family
C
Neuman's view is that there exist systems and subsystems. Stress can occur from within a system or subsystem or from outside of a system or subsystem. The system will react to the stress and attempt to maintain balance.
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