Which of the following models proposed that people are born with a genetic predisposition that places them at risk of developing a psychological disorder if exposed to certain extremely taxing life experiences?

A. Humanistic model
B. Diathesis-stress model
C. Semantic model
D. Polygenic model


Answer: B

Psychology

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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