The ecological model conceptualizes a client's problems as a result of

A. traumatic early experiences that cause emotional fixations and prevent future psychological growth.
B. the influence of genetics on individual functioning.
C. utilizing classifications of mental disorders to diagnose individuals.
D. dysfunctional transactions between people and their physical and social environments.


Answer: D

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