The Ecological Model advocates addressing issues from a multilevel perspective. Which action aligns with this model?

• A. Advocating for government policy changes
• B. Providing individual therapy to a patient
• C. Reading research articles in solitude
• D. Focusing solely on genetic factors

Answer: (A)

The Ecological Model views health as the result of influences at many levels, from the individual to policy and environment. Actions that reach beyond the person to shape systems and conditions—like advocating for government policy changes—align with this approach because policies influence access, resources, norms, and overall opportunities for health across populations. This creates broad, sustainable impact that individual-focused interventions alone cannot achieve. Providing therapy targets the individual’s needs, but doesn’t alter broader determinants. Reading research in isolation builds knowledge without driving systemic change. Focusing only on genetic factors overlooks the environmental and policy factors that the model emphasizes.