Severe social awkwardness, thought disturbance, and a desire to ...

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Severe social awkwardness, thought disturbance, and a desire to be left alone are seen in many people with
 
  a. depression and antisocial personality.
  b. less severe autism (previously known as Asperger's disorder).
  c. low functioning autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
  d. none of these have these symptoms.

Question 2

Explain and evaluate the diathesis-stress model of mental disorders.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

Student responses should include

- a diathesis is a biological or psychological predisposition or vulnerability to disorder
- a combination or interaction of diathesis and stress produces mental disorder
- a diathesis can influence perception and experience of stress as well life course and choice of experiences
- a diathesis-stress model integrates theoretical perspectives of mental disorder and provides information about etiology, treatment, and prevention