Stress Vunrability Model

Question 1

What is the aim of the experiment

Answer 1

To find out why people develop psychiatric disorders when others don’t, especially when it is genetic

Question 2

What is biological vunrability

Answer 2

When someone suffers from a particular illness eg asthma or heart disease

Question 3

What is the 2 main factors that cause stress

Answer 3

Biological vulnerability
Susceptibility to mental health disorders

Question 4

What are the 2 main causes stress developed from

Answer 4

They are decided by genetics and early life experiences

Question 5

What are the factors that will increase your vulnerability to stress

Answer 5

Alcohol and drug use
These can increase your vulnerability to stress and how well you can cope with it
It can lead to worse things such as addiction and psychiatric disorders

Question 6

What factors can improve stress symptoms

Answer 6

Medication
Coping mechanisms
Social networking
Meaningful activities

Question 7

What are 5 coping mechanisms to at help to deal with stress symptoms

Answer 7

Exercise
Meditation
Deep breathing