June has a history of skin problems, and as a teenager, she had severe acne. Her breakouts are now controlled, but when she gets stressed out, her acne flares up. This is an example of the

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The diathesis-stress model explains how psychological disorders, like June's acne flare-ups, can be the result of a predisposition for a disorder (diathesis) combined with environmental stress. In June's case, her predisposition is her history of severe acne, and her environmental stress is the stress she experiences, which triggers the flare-ups.

June Has a History of Skin Problems, and as a Teenager