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Starlight

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Some researchers view alcoholism as the result of having a genetic predisposition to alcohol addiction while also having to cope with difficult life circumstances. This type of analysis is an example of
 
  a. circular thinking.
  b. biological etiology.
  c. the diathesis-stress model.
  d. the nature-nurture controversy.

Question 2

What is a diathesis?
 
  a. a form of stress
  b. a predisposition
  c. a biological cause of mental illness
  d. an observable symptom of mental illness


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: c.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b


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