In the diathesis-stress model, the term "diathesis" refers to ________.

A. cultural factors
B. environmental factors
C. biological predispositions
D. gender-specific vulnerabilities


Answer: C

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The symptoms of various anxiety disorders overlap considerably. When a person meets the diagnostic criteria for more than one disorder, this is known as __________

Answer:

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Which of the following terms refers to the responsibility an adult child feels to care for his or her parents when necessary?

a. filial obligation b. familism c. the sandwich generation d. boomerang child

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Suppose that Walter is undergoing an interview training seminar in which he repeatedly practices coming up with responses to the statement, "You're not qualified." For example, he practices rebutting with, "Actually if you'll take a closer look at my resume..." and "If you'll just give me a chance..." It would appear that Walter's interview training seminar is teaching him how to avoid rejections

based on the idea of ____. a. systematic desensitization b. alpha strategies c. inoculation d. the boomerang effect

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______ noise has less of an effect on employee behavior than do many other aspects of noise

a. Intense b. Intermittent c. Constant d. Loud

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