Josh is feeling achy, has a stuffed up nose and a cough, and is feeling very tired. On the basis of these symptoms Josh's doctor tells him he has been infected with a cold virus. This diagnosis is an example of

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The doctor's diagnosis is an example of reductionism, as it reduces Josh's symptoms to a single cause - the cold virus. Other approaches, such as systems theory or homeostasis, might take a more holistic or nuanced view of Josh's symptoms and their underlying causes.

Josh Is Feeling Achy, Has a Stuffed Up Nose and a Cough