The Diathesis-Stress Model video-quiz

Which psychological theory explains how personal vulnerabilities can shape our mental health?

• Diathesis-stress model

• Behaviorism

• Cognitive dissonance theory

• Humanistic theory

According to the diathesis-stress model, what might happen when your stress level skyrockets and you feel unable to keep up?

• You may start to feel anxious, overwhelmed, or depressed.

• You will always feel happy and motivated.

• You will become physically stronger.

• You will lose all interest in social activities.

How does the diathesis-stress model help psychologists understand mental health?

• By explaining how personal vulnerabilities interact with stress to influence mental health.

• By focusing only on genetic factors.

• By ignoring environmental influences.

• By suggesting that mental health is unaffected by stress.

Which of the following best describes a genetic predisposition to a mental health issue?

• A person's biological or genetic tendency to develop a mental health issue

• The amount of stress a person experiences in school

• The influence of family problems on mental health

• The effect of trauma on a person's emotions

If someone in your family has struggled with anxiety or depression, how might this affect you?

• You may be more vulnerable to developing anxiety or depression yourself

• You will definitely develop anxiety or depression

• You will not be affected at all

• You will be immune to mental health issues

Which of the following is an example of an external factor that can increase the risk of mental health issues?

• School pressure

• Genetic predisposition

• Biological vulnerability

• Family history of mental illness

Analyze how both genetic predisposition and external stress factors can interact to influence a person's risk of developing mental health issues.

• Genetic predisposition may make someone more vulnerable, and external stress factors like trauma or family problems can further increase the risk

• Only genetic predisposition affects mental health risk, not external factors

• External stress factors alone determine mental health risk, regardless of genetics

• Neither genetics nor external factors have any impact on mental health risk

According to the diathesis-stress model, what does the "cup" represent?

• A person's genetic predisposition

• A person's daily routine

• A person's physical health

• A person's coping strategies

How does the diathesis-stress model explain the development of mental health disorders?

• Mental health disorders develop when stress builds up and overflows the cup, which represents genetic predisposition.

• Mental health disorders develop only due to genetic factors, regardless of stress.

• Mental health disorders develop only due to stress, regardless of genetics.

• Mental health disorders develop when a person drinks from the cup.

Two students, Will and Quentyn, are facing the same stressor—a big exam. Will's family has a history of anxiety and depression, and Will was born prematurely. Based on this information, which student is likely to be more susceptible to mental health issues when facing the exam?

• Will

• Quentyn

• Both equally

• Neither