The stress diathesis model

Question 1

What does the stress diathesis model explain

Answer 1

-Helps to explain how stress is caused by life events (NURTURE) can interact with an individuals genetic vulnerability (NATURE)
–> Impacts on their mental wellbeing

Question 2

Diathesis

Answer 2

Some individuals are born with a certain biological/genetic predispositions to a MENTAL ILLNESS

Question 3

When stress isn’t experienced in life disorders won’t be developed

Answer 3

Someone with a genetic predisposition to a psychological disorder might never develop it

Question 4

However high stress levels trigger disorders

Answer 4

High levels of stress and family conflict, abuse, trauma or school problems could trigger the disorder for those with the predisposition