In the Diathesis-Stress Model, a Diathesis Is

question 47

Multiple Choice

In the diathesis-stress model, a diathesis is

• A) a distal necessary or contributory cause of a mental disorder.
• B) a sufficient cause that is distal from the onset of symptoms.
• C) a necessary or contributory cause that is proximal to the onset of symptoms.
• D) a biological vulnerability that virtually guarantees the development of the disorder.

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Definitions:

Real Self

An individual's authentic self, as opposed to the roles or identities assumed in response to societal expectations.

Unconditional Positive Regard

An attitude of total acceptance and support toward another person regardless of what they say or do, often used in the context of client-centered therapy.

Self-efficacy

An individual's belief in his or her capacity to execute behaviors necessary to produce specific performance attainments.

Freudian Theory

A set of psychoanalytic theories developed by Sigmund Freud, emphasizing unconscious processes and the importance of early childhood experiences.