Regarding the diathesis-stress model, which of the following statements is false?
a. Diatheses are generally genetic in nature, although they may also involve psychological factors.
b. Significant sources of stress may increase the risk of developing particular disorders.
c. The stronger the diathesis, the less stress is needed to produce a disorder.
d. Disorders may develop under benign life circumstances.
e. Whether a person having a diathesis develops a particular disorder is primarily dependent on his or her cluster of personality traits.
e
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