Describe the concept of differential susceptibility as it relates to the development of psychopathology
What will be an ideal response?
• Genetic profile and other biological factors interact with environmental influences to produce individual differences.
• Children are differentially vulnerable to stressful environment and also benefit in different ways from appropriate environment
• Different variables are not seen as negative or positive but only as markers to be considered
• Related to the concept of sensitivity to context – individual differences help explain better or worse adaptations to a particular environment
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The __________ is a projective test in which pictures of ambiguous scenes are presented to an individual, who is encouraged to generate stories about them
FIll in the blank with correct word.
The research method used by Jean Piaget in developing his comprehensive theory of cognitive development was the ______ method
a. naturalistic observation b. experimental c. psychometric d. case study