Twenty-year-old Elton inherited a predisposition to depression and was brought up by a mother who suffered from bipolar disorder. Until now, Elton has avoided depressive or manic symptoms, but according to the diathesis-stress model, he may develop depression if he
A. fails to undergo psychotherapy.
B. encounters very stressful events.
C. fails to recognize his genuine feelings about himself.
D. develops serious diathesis.
Answer: B
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