Which of the Following Is the Best Example of the Diathesis-Stress

question 107

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of the diathesis-stress model in action?

• A) Dmitry's family has no history of mental health issues; however, after his parents get a divorce, he begins showing signs of depression.
• B) Anita's father has obsessive-compulsive disorder. After Anita's girlfriend breaks up with her, Anita begins to show signs of obsessive-compulsive behavior.
• C) Kirabo's mother is an alcoholic and responds to stress by drinking. When Kirabo feels stressed, he goes for long runs in the park.
• D) Farzin's parents raise her in a supportive and respectful environment. Farzin does well in school and is socially active with both her family and peers.

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Definitions:

Trichromatic Theory

A theory of color vision positing that the human eye has three types of receptors with different sensitivities to light wavelengths, corresponding to red, green, and blue colors.

Medium-wavelength Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina responsible for mediating color vision in moderate to bright light conditions, typically sensitive to wavelengths perceived as green.

Perceive Green

The process of detecting the color green through the visual system, involving specific photoreceptors in the eyes.

Retinex Theory

A color vision theory stating that the brain uses comparative information from different areas of the retina to determine the color and brightness of objects.