In the diathesis-stress model, a stressor is
a. a distal, sufficient cause of a mental disorder.
b. a necessary or contributory cause that is distal from the onset of symptoms.
c. a necessary or contributory cause that is proximal to the onset of symptoms.
d. a biological vulnerability.
c. a necessary or contributory cause that is proximal to the onset of symptoms.
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Women who are too slender
a. have the healthiest infants. b. are more likely to have infants who are obese. c. risk having preterm deliveries and low-birth-weight babies. d. should consume diets high in fat and sugar in order to gain weight during pregnancy.
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a. There are only positive implications of early maturation. b. They may not be psychologically prepared for their new bodies. c. They tend not to be as bright as later-maturing boys. d. They are far more likely to drop out of high school before graduation.
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a. person-situation interaction. b. trait. c. state. d. personality.