Which of the following illustrates the diathesis-stress model of the etiology of
psychological disorders?
a. Maria's mother drank alcohol when she was pregnant with Maria and Maria now
displays the symptoms of fetal alcohol syndrome.
b. Even in infancy, Josiah was easily startled. Since his father and mother separated
when he turned six, Josiah has refused to leave his mother's side, even to go to
school or to go to the bathroom.
c. Jake was bitten by a dog when he was young and is now terrified whenever he
sees a dog.
d. Mariah has temper tantrums whenever she wants something. Because her
tantrums are very aversive and stressful for her mother, her mother typically gives
in and lets her have what she wants.
e. All of the above are illustrations of the diathesis-stress model.
B
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A(n) ________ would be considered a societal stressor
a. flood b. broken shoelace c. irritable boss d. loss of a loved one e. move to a new country
An injunctive norm
A) indicates what we should or should not do. B) indicates what other people actually do. C) is an explicit rule about how to behave, such as a law. D) exerts little control over people's behavior.