Which Model Proposes That It Is the Interaction of Both

question 146

Multiple Choice

Which model proposes that it is the interaction of both the predisposition for a disorder and environmental stressors that cause psychological disorders?

• A) Diathesis-stress model
• B) Sociocultural perspective model
• C) Psychodynamic perspective model
• D) Culture-bound syndrome model

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Definitions:

Pessimism

A predisposition towards perceiving negative outcomes or expecting the least favorable scenarios, accompanied by a deficiency in optimism or trust regarding what lies ahead.

Optimistic Outlook

A general expectation that good things will happen, or the belief that the future will be favorable.

External Locus of Control

The belief that one's outcomes in life are largely influenced by external forces beyond personal control.

Oxytocin Level

The concentration of oxytocin, a hormone and neurotransmitter involved in childbirth, bonding, and social behavior, in the bloodstream.