Halbert Dunn (1961) introduced the concept of high level wellness, a health-illness continuum which factored in the individual's environment when determining a level of health.Which of the following statements is correct concerning his model?

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Dunn's construct of high level wellness assesses a person's wellness not only from the perspective of his relative health but also factors in his environment-favorable or unfavorable-to arrive at a more comprehensive determination of relative wellness.With this concept in mind, a person who is dying can be said to have achieved high-level wellness via emotionally preparing for death and/or supporting others toward this end.His concept defines health on both personal and societal levels.This model is similar to the eudaimonistic model of health which factors in physical, social, psychological, and spiritual aspects as well as influences from the environment in defining health.For these reasons, choices A, C, and D would all be incorrect.

Halbert Dunn (1961) Introduced the Concept of High Level Wellness