When Studying Psychological Disorders,Ernesto Learns That the Diathesis-Stress Model Suggests

question 89

Multiple Choice

When studying psychological disorders,Ernesto learns that the diathesis-stress model suggests that

• A) certain biological or environmental factors make us vulnerable to mental illness, but do not directly cause it.
• B) when stress is sufficiently intense, anyone can develop a mental disorder.
• C) mental disorders are common in families experiencing a high level of stress.
• D) an individual's ability to cope with stress is the best predictor of mental disorders.

Interpret correlation coefficients and their implications for understanding relationships between variables.

Distinguish between different types of psychological studies (e.g., experiments, case studies, naturalistic observations).

Comprehend the primary roles and mechanisms of neurotransmission.

Identify the components of the neuron and their specific functions.

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