Research Has Shown That the Right Combination of Inherited Potential

question 301

Multiple Choice

Research has shown that the right combination of inherited potential and environmental stress may produce mind-altering changes in the brain. These changes may cause psychotic behavior and various forms of psychopathology. This is called the __________ model.

• A)undifferentiated impact
• B)causal-interactional
• C)psychogenic-environmental
• D)stress-vulnerability

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Definitions:

Social Support

The assistance and comfort received from friends, family, and others, which is considered to be an important factor in dealing with stress and life challenges.

Willpower

The ability to control impulses and make decisions that align with personal goals and societal norms.

Self-Control

The faculty to command one's emotional experiences, thought patterns, and deeds in scenarios involving enticements and impetuous impulses.

Oxytocin

A hormone and neurotransmitter involved in childbirth and breastfeeding, also associated with empathy, trust, sexual activity, and relationship-building.