In the Diathesis-Stress Model, What Does "Stress" Refer To

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Multiple Choice

In the diathesis-stress model, what does "stress" refer to?

• A)life events that, in combination with an inherited tendency, trigger a disorder
• B)inherited tendencies that, in combination with life events, trigger a disorder
• C)the fact that without a diathesis, a disorder will not develop
• D)exposure to very unusual and extreme environmental conditions, which trigger a disorder

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