The diathesis-stress model of mental disorders focuses on:
A) cultural factors in mental disorders
B) the interaction between parenting style and life stress
C) stress as the primary cause of mental disorders
D) the interaction between underlying predispositions and stressors

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The diathesis-stress model suggests that underlying predispositions (diathesis) interact with external stressors to lead to the development of mental disorders. It emphasizes the importance of both genetic and environmental factors in the etiology of mental disorders. It is not solely focused on cultural factors, parenting style, or stress as the primary cause of mental disorders.

The Diathesis-Stress Model of Mental Disorders Focuses On