In the diathesis-stress model, "diathesis" refers to

a. an inherited disorder

b. conditions in the environment that can trigger a disorder.
c. an inherited tendency or condition that makes a person susceptible to developing a disorder.
d. the inheritance of a single gene that makes on susceptible to a psychological disorder.

c

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Describe a question or topic that would be best answered by a sociologist, and explain how that question or topic might be modified to be answered by a social psychologist. What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following is the method of reducing prejudice in

which a student receives only a small segment of the information needed to complete a project or prepare for a test and then must share with others in the group? a. the individuating information technique b. the empathy-helping relationship c. the social learning classroom d. the jigsaw classroom

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