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What are the three levels in the ICF of human functioning?

1. Body, Mind, Society

2. Body functions, Activity, Participation

3. Body, the whole person, the whole person in social context

4. Body structure, impairments, activity

The correct answer is: Body, the whole person, the whole person in social context

The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) is a framework developed by the World Health Organization that emphasizes the interactions between health conditions and various factors influencing disability. The correct identification of the three levels in the ICF of human functioning centers around a comprehensive view of an individual. The three levels are indeed understood as the body, the whole person, and the whole person in social context. This definition captures the complexity of human functioning. The body level focuses on the biological and physiological aspects, while the whole person encompasses the mental and emotional dimensions of functioning. The third aspect, the whole person in social context, acknowledges the significant role that societal influences and personal circumstances play in an individual’s health and functioning. In contrast, other options lack some of this holistic perspective. For instance, focusing solely on body functions, activity, and participation may miss the deeper social context that shapes overall functioning. Understanding these three levels as a continuum allows professionals to assess not just isolated impairments but also the effects of personal and environmental factors that contribute to an individual's overall well-being and participation in society.