Zubin and Spring formulated the diathesis-stress model,which views schizophrenia in terms of the interaction or combination of a diathesis in the form of environmental stress.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The diathesis-stress model, which applies to a variety of mental health conditions including schizophrenia, suggests that psychological disorders develop due to a combination of genetic vulnerability (diathesis) and stressful environmental factors, not solely environmental stress. It was not specifically formulated by Zubin and Spring, although they significantly contributed to its development and application to schizophrenia.

Zubin and Spring Formulated the Diathesis-Stress Model,which Views Schizophrenia in Terms