Marsha and Jan are identical twins whose mother and aunt both suffer from depression. Marsha falls in love with and marries a wonderful guy, gets her dream job, and wins the lottery. Jan is lonely because she is constantly rejected by guys, hates her job, and despises living next to an airport. In this scenario, __________ is more likely to develop depressive symptoms according to the __________ model.

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Jan is more likely to develop depressive symptoms according to the diathesis-stress model, which suggests that depression can result from a combination of genetic vulnerability and stressful life circumstances. Jan's negative experiences and stressors make her more susceptible.

Marsha and Jan Are Identical Twins Whose Mother and Aunt