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How might a diathesis-stress model help us understand mental disorders?
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The diathesis-stress model is a psychological theory that explains how mental disorders can develop due to the interaction between a person's predisposition (diathesis) and environmental stressors. The diathesis can be genetic, biological, or psychological, while Show more…
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