According to an important current model of psychopathology,psychopathology is often the result of:
A) both a diathesis and stress
B) unconscious urges
C) primarily environmental factors
D) primarily biological dysfunction

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The diathesis-stress model suggests that psychopathology results from both a predisposition (diathesis) and stressors in the environment. This means that biological, psychological, and social factors can all contribute to the development of mental health problems, and that a combination of these factors is usually involved. The other choices (B, C, D) are not consistent with this model as they suggest that psychopathology is caused by only one type of factor (unconscious urges, environmental factors, or biological dysfunction).

According to an Important Current Model of Psychopathology,psychopathology Is Often