The ________ hypothesis proposes that some individuals have a genetic or biological vulnerability that causes them to be more likely to show a disease when immersed in a stressful, negative environment.

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The diathesis-stress hypothesis proposes that some individuals have a genetic or biological vulnerability (diathesis) that makes them more susceptible to developing a disorder when exposed to stressful life events (stress).

The ________ Hypothesis Proposes That Some Individuals Have a Genetic