The Main Tenet of the Vulnerability-Stress Model Is That ________

question 280

Multiple Choice

The main tenet of the vulnerability-stress model is that ________.

• A)everyone is vulnerable to stress
• B)everyone has some degree of vulnerability to developing a psychological disorder if they are exposed to enough stress
• C)vulnerability is inversely related to stress
• D)only those with a significant predisposition will develop a psychological disorder

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Definitions:

Tolerance

The acceptance of an element, habit, or practice without negative reaction, or the body's diminishing response to a substance due to repeated exposure.

Increasing Amounts

A term referring to any situation or parameter that is continuously growing or becoming greater in number, size, value, or volume.

Drug

A substance that has a physiological effect when ingested or otherwise introduced into the body, often used for medicinal purposes.

Gamma Aminobutyric Acid (GABA)

A neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in regulating neural excitability and anxiety.