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

question 161

Multiple Choice

According to the diathesis-stress model, which of the following people is most likely to become depressed?

• A) Jane, who experienced both abuse and neglect as a child
• B) Jaleesa, who had a pleasant childhood but who currently experiences high amounts of stress at home and at work
• C) Janice, who experienced abuse as a child and recently was laid off from her job
• D) Jennifer, who has a stable personality but who was recently laid off from her job

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Definitions:

Sympathetic Stimulation

Activation of the sympathetic nervous system, leading to increased heart rate, blood pressure, and energy mobilization.

Renal Flow

The rate of blood flow through the kidneys, essential for the filtration of blood.

Filtration Rate

The speed at which substances are filtered, usually referencing the glomerular filtration rate in the kidneys.

Agency Relationship

A legal relationship in which one party, the agent, acts on behalf of another party, the principal, in business transactions.