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Diathesis Is to Stress as Genes Are to Environment

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Diathesis is to stress as genes are to environment.


Definitions:

Etiology

The study of the causes or origins of diseases or disorders.

Diathesis-stress Model

A psychological theory that attempts to explain a disorder, or its trajectory, as the result of an interaction between a predispositional vulnerability and stress caused by life experiences.

Mental Illness

A broad category of conditions affecting mental health, which can impact one's thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationships.

Genetic Propensity

An inherited inclination or natural tendency to behave in a certain way or to develop certain traits, often influenced by genetic makeup.

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