The Differential Vulnerability Model Is Based on the Notion That

question 43

Multiple Choice

The differential vulnerability model is based on the notion that:

• A)exposure to one stressor often results in exposure to other (secondary) stressors
• B)group differences in psychological distress are due to group differences in stressor exposure
• C)some individuals are more reactive than other individuals to the stressors they're exposed to
• D)the magnitude of the stressors people experience varies across time and place
• E)all of the above

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Definitions:

Optimistic Explanatory Style

A tendency to attribute positive events to stable and global causes and negative events to transient and specific causes.

Health Problems

Issues affecting the body or mind that influence overall well-being and functioning.

Actions

Any acts or deeds taken by an individual, which can be observed externally and may be driven by intention, motivation, or external influence.

Seligman

A psychologist best known for his work on learned helplessness, positive psychology, and well-being.