Question

Taking into consideration that the Psychodynamic (Psychoanalytic) Model explains abnormality in terms of internal (intrapsychic, unconscious) dynamics at work within the individual, which of the following statements refers to Diathesis-Stress Model?

A. The cognitive-behavioral position emphasizes the role of mental factors to explain abnormality, primarily through cognitive distortions (Beck) or irrational thinking (Ellis)
B. The human being as an organism made up of numerous biologic and biochemical systems which are primarily responsible for determining adjustment, behavior, and disorders
C. Emphasizes the combination of nature (biology and genetics) and nurture (the environment) to produce abnormality.
D. Argues that disorders occur in systems (e.g. the family) rather than in individuals and emphasizes concepts of homoeostasis, individual roles within systems, and poor communication patterns.

Answer 1

The Diathesis-Stress Model emphasizes the interaction between genetics and the environment in the development of abnormal behavior.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Diathesis-Stress Model is a model that emphasizes the combination of nature (biology and genetics) and nurture (the environment) to produce abnormality. It suggests that individuals have a biological or genetic predisposition, known as a diathesis, that makes them more vulnerable to developing a disorder when exposed to certain environmental stressors. This model highlights the interplay between genetics and the environment in the development of abnormal behavior.