Scientific assumptions of the Roy Adaptation Model are based on
A. General systems theory and developmental theory.
B. Adaptation-level theory and developmental theory.
C. General systems theory and adaptation-level theory.
D. Adaptation-level theory and cosmic theory.
ANS: C
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