When describing how biological, psychological, and social factors interact to produce abnormality, _____ is the term used by psychologists referring to a vulnerability with which a person is born, and _____ is an event (or series of events) that turns that vulnerability into a full-blown psychological problem.

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Diathesis refers to a predisposition or vulnerability to developing a psychological disorder. Stress refers to life events or situations that trigger this vulnerability, leading to the development of a disorder. This interaction is known as the diathesis-stress model.

When Describing How Biological, Psychological, and Social Factors Interact to Produce