Research suggests that schizophrenia consists of an inherited vulnerability to the disorder, but that it is only triggered when stressful life events are experienced at particular critical ages. This is known as:

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The diathesis-stress model posits that a disorder or disease results from the interaction between a pre-existing vulnerability (diathesis) and stress caused by life experiences. In the context of schizophrenia, this model suggests that individuals inherit a vulnerability to the disorder, which is only triggered under certain stressful conditions.

Research Suggests That Schizophrenia Consists of an Inherited Vulnerability to the Disorder