Interactionist Approach

Question 1

Define the diathesis stress model

Answer 1

biological / genetic predisposition to a disorder but is triggered by environmental factors

Question 2

Evidence to support the diathesis stress model

Answer 2

• “Diathesis” genetics
GOTTESMAN family studies
suggest inheritability

• “Stress” environmental
other factors to consider
clear disposition- but not for everyone
family dysfunction, expressed emotion, double bind

Question 3

Evaluation

Answer 3

• neither explanation is good enough on its own
• holistic as acknowledges both biological and environmental factors
• can explain individual differences