Which Is NOT an Example of Diathesis in the Diathesis-Stress

question 110

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT an example of diathesis in the diathesis-stress explanation of abnormality?

• A) a genetic history of mental illness in one's family
• B) growing up in an unhealthy, enmeshed family
• C) experiencing a severe psychological trauma
• D) living in a high-crime, impoverished area

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Definitions:

Emotional Experience

The subjective feeling and psychological response one has to events that trigger the emotional response system.

James-Lange Theory

A theory of emotion that suggests emotions result from our interpretations of bodily reactions to stimuli.

Autonomic Arousal

The activation of the autonomic nervous system, which regulates involuntary bodily functions and responds to stress.

Emotional Theory

Emotional theory is a concept in psychology that seeks to explain the complex phenomena of emotions in terms of their causes, manifestations, and how they are processed by the human mind.