Marsha and Jan Are Identical Twins Whose Mother and Aunt

question 40

Multiple Choice

Marsha and Jan are identical twins whose mother and aunt both suffer from depression. Marsha falls in love with and marries a wonderful guy, gets her dream job, and wins the lottery. Jan is lonely because she is constantly rejected by guys, hates her job, and despises living next to an airport. In this scenario, __________ is more likely to develop depressive symptoms according to the __________ model.

• A)Marsha; psychodynamic
• B)Marsha; diathesis-stress
• C)Jan; psychodynamic
• D)Jan; diathesis-stress

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Definitions:

Knowledge

Expertise or know-how developed through learning or direct involvement; a grasp of a subject matter, whether through academic means or real-world practice.

Rationalism

A philosophical stance prioritizing reason and logic as the primary source of knowledge over sensory experience.

Empiricism

A philosophical standpoint that emphasizes the role of sensory experience in the formation of ideas, arguing that knowledge comes primarily from sensory experience.

Correspondence

The relationship or connection between things that match, especially in terms of communication through letters or emails between individuals.