Asked by Taryn Scott on Jun 05, 2024

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The diathesis-stress model suggests that recent stress predisposes people to illness.​

Diathesis-Stress Model

A psychological theory that explains behavior as a predispositional vulnerability together with stress from life experiences.

  • Comprehend the diathesis-stress model's role in elucidating the variability in individual vulnerabilities to sickness when exposed to stress.
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Kasandra JaramilloJun 10, 2024
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False
Explanation :
The diathesis-stress model suggests that psychological disorders develop due to a combination of genetic vulnerability (diathesis) and stressful environmental factors, not just that recent stress predisposes people to illness.