Which of the Following Is a Major Tenet of Crisis

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a major tenet of crisis theory?

• A)People respond poorly in a crisis if they do not have someone with them to intervene.
• B)The type or crisis determines how a person will respond.
• C)People respond differently to a crisis depending on the environmental supports and psychological mediators available.
• D)Individual factors do not play much of a role in determining outcome.

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Definitions:

Canalized Characteristic

A trait that is genetically determined and less influenced by environmental factors, showing little variation among individuals.

Environmental Variations

Differences in environmental conditions that can affect organisms and lead to differing characteristics among them.

Family Study

A study that compares members of the same family to determine how similar they are on a given trait.

Cousins

Relatives who share a common ancestor other than a parent; typically, the children of one's aunt or uncle.