A diathesis refers to a predisposition or vulnerability to developing a disorder, which can be influenced by genetic, psychological, and environmental factors. It is part of the diathesis-stress model, which suggests that a disorder may develop when a predisposed individual is exposed to certain stressors.

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A Diathesis Is a

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A diathesis is a

A) severely traumatic incident.
B) gene linked to a psychological disorder.
C) predisposition or vulnerability to a disorder.
D) learned pattern of abnormal behavior.
E) disturbance of mood, perception, or behavior.

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