The ________ model(s) of mental illness probably does the best job of honoring the contributions of both nature and nurture to psychological disorders

a) diathesis neurological
b) stress-vulnerability
c) tertiary prevention
d) prevention-postvention


ANS: B, The stress-vulnerability models examine by a biological/genetic proclivity toward mental illness while also considering environmental factors that may elicit such tendencies from person to person.

Psychology

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Briefly describe the basic tenets of Erikson's theory, and describe his stages of childhood and adult personality development

What will be an ideal response?

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When a specific stimulus elicits a response, it is called:

a. operant conditioning. c. respondent behavior. b. fixed-interval reinforcement. d. extinction.

Psychology

In the case of stimulus motives, organisms:

A) seek to decrease states of arousal. B) maintain homeostasis. C) act to reduce external stimuli. D) seek to increase stimulation.

Psychology

Which of the following is an aspect of nature, not nurture?

a. culture c. experience b. learning d. biology

Psychology