The diathesis-stress paradigm emphasizes that psychopathology results from
A)biology and the unconscious.
B)biology and stress.
C)physiology and biochemistry.
D)attachment and gestalt problems.

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The diathesis-stress paradigm proposes that psychopathology develops from a combination of a biological predisposition or diathesis and exposure to environmental stressors. Therefore, the best choice is B which combines biology and stress as the factors contributing to the development of psychopathology. Choices A, C, and D are too narrow in their scope and do not include the required emphasis on stressors.

The Diathesis-Stress Paradigm Emphasizes That Psychopathology Results from