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What is the primary difference between a genetic predisposition and the diathesis-stress model of disorders?
What is the primary difference between a genetic predisposition and the diathesis-stress model of disorders?
- A genetic predisposition is relevant to mood disorders, while the diathesis-stress model is used to explain anxiety disorders.
- A genetic predisposition is a necessary but not sufficient cause of a disorder, while the diathesis-stress model suggests that stress can trigger a disorder in anyone.
- A genetic predisposition only applies to anxiety disorders, while the diathesis-stress model is used to explain mood disorders.
- A genetic predisposition is a guarantee of developing a disorder, while the diathesis-stress model suggests that a disorder will only occur with a triggering event. (correct)
What is the primary function of hierarchies in the treatment of OCD?
What is the primary function of hierarchies in the treatment of OCD?
- To provide a gradual exposure to anxiety-provoking stimuli. (correct)
- To help individuals identify their obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors.
- To provide a framework for understanding the evolutionary origins of OCD.
- To diagnose the specific type of OCD an individual is experiencing.
According to the sociocultural perspective, what is the role of omega-3 in the development of mood disorders?
According to the sociocultural perspective, what is the role of omega-3 in the development of mood disorders?
- Omega-3 is only relevant to anxiety disorders, not mood disorders.
- Omega-3 is a causal factor in the development of mood disorders.
- Omega-3 deficiency can contribute to the development of mood disorders. (correct)
- Omega-3 has no role in the development of mood disorders.
What is the primary difference between a specific phobia and social anxiety disorder?
What is the primary difference between a specific phobia and social anxiety disorder?
What is the primary role of neurotransmitters in anxiety disorders and OCD?
What is the primary role of neurotransmitters in anxiety disorders and OCD?
What is the primary difference between comorbidity and the co-occurrence of disorders?
What is the primary difference between comorbidity and the co-occurrence of disorders?
According to psychologists, what should therapists do instead of searching for hidden causes of emotional problems?
According to psychologists, what should therapists do instead of searching for hidden causes of emotional problems?
What is the primary focus of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
What is the primary focus of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
What is the term for the manual used by mental health professionals to diagnose and classify mental disorders?
What is the term for the manual used by mental health professionals to diagnose and classify mental disorders?
What is the term for the negative attitudes and beliefs associated with mental illness?
What is the term for the negative attitudes and beliefs associated with mental illness?
What is the term for a persistent and excessive fear of a specific object, situation, or activity?
What is the term for a persistent and excessive fear of a specific object, situation, or activity?
What is the term for a disorder characterized by symptoms that include flashbacks, avoidance behaviors, and changes in emotional reactivity?
What is the term for a disorder characterized by symptoms that include flashbacks, avoidance behaviors, and changes in emotional reactivity?
