What is the wellness/illness continuum defined as?
a. A concept that never changes
b. The range of a person's total health
c. A continuum influenced only by one's physical condition
d. An idea that focuses strictly on an individual's social well-being
ANS: B
The wellness/illness continuum is defined as the range of a person's total health. This continuum is ever-changing, and it is influenced by the individual's physical condition, mental condition, and social well-being.
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