According to the diathesis-stress model,if Linda inherited a predisposition that places her at high risk for schizophrenia,
A)given a certain amount of stress,it is likely she will develop schizophrenia.
B)Linda will most definitely develop schizophrenia.
C)Linda will only develop schizophrenia if she has also inherited a predisposition to be paranoid.
D)Linda also inherited a schema that predisposes her to experience stress more easily than most people.

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The diathesis-stress model suggests that both a predisposition (diathesis) and stress are necessary for certain mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia, to develop. Therefore, if Linda has inherited a predisposition, it increases her likelihood of developing schizophrenia, but stress is also necessary for the disorder to manifest. It is not a guarantee that she will develop schizophrenia, but her risk is higher than someone who does not have the predisposition.

According to the Diathesis-Stress Model,if Linda Inherited a Predisposition That