Which of the following is NOT an example of a diathesis?
A)Chronic feelings of hopelessness,often found in people with depression.
B)The ability to be hypnotized often,seen in people with dissociative identity disorder.
C)Intense fear of becoming fat often,found in people with eating disorders.
D)Delusions often found in people with schizophrenia.

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A diathesis refers to a predisposition or vulnerability to developing a disorder. Delusions are symptoms of schizophrenia, not a predisposition to it.

Which of the Following Is NOT an Example of a Diathesis