The Diathesis-Stress Model of Abnormal Behavior Assumes That

question 72

Multiple Choice

The diathesis-stress model of abnormal behavior assumes that

• A) a person who has a genetic predisposition for a disorder will exhibit the disorder at some point in time.
• B) biological and environmental factors interact to determine the likelihood that a person will exhibit abnormal behavior.
• C) a "diathesis" from the environment interacts with biological influences to produce disordered behavior.
• D) stress causes physiological changes that lead to disruptions in environmental supports.

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