Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Psychological Disorders

Question:
Which model states that psychological disorders develop when a diathesis (biological predisposition to the disorder) is set off by a stressful situation ?
Options:
Socio-cultural model
Psychodynamic model
Diathesis-stress model
Behavioural model
Correct Answer:
Diathesis-stress model
Explanation:
Diathesis-stress model states that psychological disorders develop when a diathesis (biological predisposition to the disorder) is set off by a stressful situation.