The Loss of a Parent May Be ________

question 54

Multiple Choice

The loss of a parent may be ________

• A) a stressor.
• B) a diathesis.
• C) a diathesis and/or a stressor.
• D) Neither a diathesis nor a stressor.

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Definitions:

Intent

The purpose or intention behind an action, often determining its meaning or implications.

Person Schema

Cognitive structures that help individuals organize and interpret information about people, based on accumulated knowledge and experiences.

Role Schema

The cognitive structure that holds expectations and beliefs about the behaviors, attributes, and roles of individuals within certain contexts.

Group Schema

A shared cognitive framework held by members of a group, which helps them interpret and predict the behavior and attitudes of the group.