The Diathesis-Stress Model Can Be Applied When There Are Two

question 88

True/False

The diathesis-stress model can be applied when there are two psycho-social factors: the loss of the death of a loved one (as diathesis)and being laid off from work (as stressor),triggering the emergence of mental disorder.

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Definitions:

Primary Reinforcers

Primary reinforcers refer to stimuli that satisfy basic survival needs and do not require learning to become pleasurable or desirable, such as food, water, and warmth.

Aversive Stimuli

Unpleasant or noxious stimuli used in behavioral conditioning to elicit a negative response, teaching the subject to avoid the stimuli.

Reinforcement Schedule

A plan or rule that determines how often a behavior is reinforced in operant conditioning.

Paycheck

A regular payment made by an employer to an employee, usually on a monthly or biweekly basis.