According to the diathesis-stress perspective, a diathesis is __________, while a stress is __________.
A) either biological or psychological; either biological or psychological
B) always biological; either biological or psychological
C) always psychological; either biological or psychological
D) always biological; always psychological
E) always psychological; always biological

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According to the diathesis-stress perspective, a diathesis can be either biological or psychological, while a stressor can also be either biological or psychological. The diathesis refers to a vulnerability or predisposition to developing a disorder, while the stressor is an environmental factor that triggers or exacerbates the disorder. Therefore, both the diathesis and stressor can come from either biological or psychological sources, making option A the most accurate choice.

According to the Diathesis-Stress Perspective, a Diathesis Is __________, While