Comer explains the diathesis-stress model as follows:  “according to this theory, people must first have a biological, psychological or sociocultural predisposition to develop a disorder and must then be subjected to episodes of severe stress” (p. 66).  Some believe this to be very much related to schizophrenia.

• Go to the OER Website: https://www.oercommons.org/authoring/46663-abnormal-psychology/view
  • Read Unit 11 - Schizophrenia
    
• Go to the OER Website:   https://opentext.wsu.edu/abnormal-psych/front-matter/table-of-contents/
  • Read Module 12: Schizophrenia Spectrum and other Psychotic Disorders
    
• Consider this explanation of schizophrenia.
  
• Prepare to engage in discussion the following points:
  • Explain the diathesis-stress model of schizophrenia
  • Use 2 of the biological components regarding the development of schizophrenia to explain how this model can be applied to the development of schizophrenia in an individual

Quoting or paraphrasing from any source in discussion posts requires APA format by including an in-text citation and listing the reference at the end of the post.

Click on "TWO: Schizophrenia Discussion" above to compose your discussion forum post.