Nancy Was Already Having Difficulty Coping with Multiple Challenges in Her

question 14

Multiple Choice

Nancy was already having difficulty coping with multiple challenges in her life when her home was destroyed by a flood. Compared to other people, she will probably be

• A) more distressed by the flood.
• B) less distressed by the flood.
• C) able to ignore the flood.
• D) no more or less distressed by the flood.

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Definitions:

Sociocultural Approach

A psychological perspective that explores how social and cultural environments influence behavior and mental processes.

Biological Approach

An approach to psychology focusing on the body, especially the brain and nervous system.

Medical Model

The view that psychological disorders are medical diseases with a biological origin.

Psychological Disorders

Psychological disorders are patterns of behavioral, cognitive, or emotional symptoms that impact multiple areas of life, leading to distress for the person experiencing these symptoms.