Explain and evaluate the diathesis-stress model of mental disorders
What will be an ideal response?
Student responses should include
- a diathesis is a biological or psychological predisposition or vulnerability to disorder
- a combination or interaction of diathesis and stress produces mental disorder
- a diathesis can influence perception and experience of stress as well life course and choice of experiences
- a diathesis-stress model integrates theoretical perspectives of mental disorder and provides information about etiology, treatment, and prevention
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