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

question 118

Multiple Choice

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

• A)conditions in the environment that can trigger a disorder depending upon how severe the stressors are
• B)an inherited, subclinical disease state that has the potential for developing into a full-blown psychological disorder, given certain environmental conditions
• C)an inherited tendency or condition that makes a person susceptible to developing a disorder
• D)the interaction of social and psychological influences

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