module 9

Question 1

diathesis-stress

Answer 1

measures the vulnerability one has to a certain mental illness and is reliant on environment/experience on top of pre-disposure

Question 2

diathesis-stress strengths (2 answers)

Answer 2

1. uses nature vs nurture
2. explains results of twin studies on mental illness

Question 3

diathesis-stress weaknesses (3 answers)

Answer 3

1. too simple
2. may not be applicable to everyone
3. nature vs. nurture is not fully understood

Question 4

sociocultural theory

Answer 4

how social interaction and culture influence a person’s learning and development

Question 5

sociocultural theory strengths (2 answers)

Answer 5

1. addresses some issues with family and society
2. consideres labels

Question 6

sociocultural theory weaknesses (3 answers)

Answer 6

1. considers labels
2. disregards genetic components
3. difficult to review and interpret research