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Kamryn Spangler
on Nov 25, 2024
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Which of the following statements is true about the diathesis-stress model of the development of disorders?
A) A biological, psychological, or social vulnerability combines with a biological, psychological, or social trigger, causing a disorder to manifest.
B) An individual experiences a minimal amount of psychological and social stress that creates an atmosphere for the emergence of a disorder.
C) Biological factors and psychological factors interact and create social stressors that influence a disorder.
D) Psychological and social vulnerability are loosely associated with a specific disorder and biological factors are the main contributors to the disorder.
Diathesis-Stress Model
Model that asserts that only when a diathesis or vulnerability interacts with a stress or trigger will a disorder emerge.
Vulnerability
The state in which there is a risk of encountering harm or assault, emotionally or physically.
Social Trigger
An environmental or interpersonal stimulus that influences one's emotional state or behavior.
- Insight into the role of genetics in behavior and psychopathology.
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Learning Objectives
- Insight into the role of genetics in behavior and psychopathology.