The diathesis-stress model of abnormal behavior assumes that
A) a person who has a genetic predisposition for a disorder will exhibit the disorder at some point in time.
B) biological and environmental factors interact to determine the likelihood that a person will exhibit abnormal behavior.
C) a "diathesis" from the environment interacts with biological influences to produce disordered behavior.
D) stress causes physiological changes that lead to disruptions in environmental supports.
B
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false