Which of the following models proposed that people are born with a genetic predisposition that places them at risk of developing a psychological disorder if exposed to certain extremely taxing life experiences?

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The Diathesis-stress model proposes that people are born with a genetic predisposition (diathesis) that places them at risk of developing a psychological disorder if exposed to certain extremely taxing life experiences (stressors). The other models listed do not address the interaction between genetics and environment in the development of psychological disorders.

Which of the Following Models Proposed That People Are Born