The concept of holism is based on the belief that:
A) individuals can be seen in an atomistic fashion.
B) health is achieved through medical care.
C) health is achieved by treatment from physicians.
D) individuals cannot be seen apart from the environment.
Ans: D
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Holism is based on the belief that people cannot be fully understood if examined solely in pieces apart from their environment.
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