Which of the Following Statements Is True About the Diathesis-Stress

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about the diathesis-stress model of the development of disorders?

• A)A biological, psychological, or social vulnerability combines with a biological, psychological, or social trigger, causing a disorder to manifest.
• B)An individual experiences a minimal amount of psychological and social stress that creates an atmosphere for the emergence of a disorder.
• C)Biological factors and psychological factors interact and create social stressors that influence a disorder.
• D)Psychological and social vulnerability are loosely associated with a specific disorder and biological factors are the main contributors to the disorder.

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Definitions:

Understaffed Orphanage

A childcare facility that does not have enough staff to adequately care for the needs of its residents.

IQ

An abbreviation for Intelligence Quotient, a score derived from standardized tests designed to assess human intelligence.

Interpersonal Intelligence

The ability to understand and interact effectively with others, involving skills such as empathy and communication.

Gardner

Likely refers to Howard Gardner, a psychologist known for his theory of multiple intelligences, which suggests that intelligence is multifaceted and not solely measured by traditional IQ.