The differential vulnerability hypothesis refers to
1. The resistance of certain groups to risk factors
2. The possession of and/or an increased susceptibility to multiple cumulative risk factors in vulnerable groups
3. The variability in the effects of stressors according to socioeconomic status
4. The increased sensitivity of the very young and the very old to risk factors
ANS: 2
The differential vulnerability hypothesis refers to the possession of and/or an increased susceptibility to multiple cumulative risk factors in vulnerable groups.
You might also like to view...
Which of the following MOST accurately describes symptoms of HIV within a few weeks of infection?
a. fever, skin rashes, loss of appetite, swollen lymph glands b. headaches, high blood pressure, constipation, bloating c. chronic fatigue, night sweats, low blood pressure, hair loss d. swollen lymph glands, migraines, nausea, vomiting
Which of the following findings on the bimanual exam of a female patient in early pregnancy requires further investigation?
A. Unilateral adnexal tenderness B. Bluish colored cervix C. Varicose veins of vaginal walls D. None of the above
In the prodromal phase of herpes zoster, the client is most likely to report:
A) pain on one side of the body. B) a rash at varying stages of eruption. C) a rash on both sides of the body. D) inflamed eyes.
A woman sustains a laceration to the external genitalia during a sexual assault. Which of the following anatomic structures is most likely injured?
A) Labia minora B) Uterus C) Ovaries D) Vagina