According to the Diathesis-Stress Model, Which of the Following Two

question 19

Multiple Choice

According to the diathesis-stress model, which of the following two factors could combine to produce the symptoms of a mental illness?

• A) particular ways of thinking and neurotransmitter imbalances
• B) genes and abnormal brain structures
• C) trauma and abuse
• D) neurotransmitter imbalances and culture-related stress

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Definitions:

Synaptic Pruning

A neurological process occurring during brain development where extra neurons and synaptic connections are eliminated to increase the efficiency of neuronal transmissions.

Cognitive Deficit

A reduction or impairment in mental function, affecting areas such as memory, attention, and problem-solving skills.

Operant Conditioning

An instructional process by which the potency of a behaviour is influenced by either reinforcing or penalizing it.

Prenatal Period

The stage of development that occurs in the womb before birth, starting from conception to the onset of labor.