A __________ is a predisposition toward developing a disorder, for example, an inherited tendency toward alcoholism

What is it?


Answer: diathesis

Psychology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

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a. androgyny b. perimenopause c. antemenopause d. masculinization

Psychology

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Psychology