The vulnerability-stress perspective purports that

A) individuals who undergo a lot of stress and difficulty become more vulnerable to developing schizophrenia.
B) individuals with poor coping skills tend to react negatively to stress.
C) certain people are vulnerable to schizophrenia, and symptoms generally develop after exposure to stress.
D) individuals who are genetically susceptible to schizophrenia are better able to handle severe stress.
E) people with schizophrenia are more vulnerable to life stressor than are others.

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Ronnie Villanueva · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  The vulnerability-stress perspective states that certain individuals have a vulnerability to developing schizophrenia and that symptoms typically manifest after exposure to stress. This perspective emphasizes the importance of both biological vulnerability and environmental stressors in the development of schizophrenia.

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