John Has Inherited a Personality Trait That Makes Him More

question 20

Multiple Choice

John has inherited a personality trait that makes him more likely to keep to himself than to socialize.As a result,he does not have many friends and spends a lot of time alone.If John were to develop depression,the model that would probably best explain the cause of his depression is the ________ model

• A)diathesis-stress
• B)biological
• C)gene-environment correlation model
• D)interpersonal

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Definitions:

Id Impulses

Primitive instincts and drives present from birth, according to Freudian theory, that operate at the unconscious level.

Superego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the personality that represents internalized ideals, ethics, and provides standards for judgment.

Ego Function

Psychological processes associated with the self that are responsible for perception, judgment, tolerance of ambiguity, and reality testing.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies used unconsciously by individuals to protect themselves from anxiety and to cope with reality.