Research using the diathesis-stress model indicates that

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The diathesis-stress model suggests that there may be a genetic predisposition (diathesis) for certain mental health conditions, such as depression, but that this predisposition alone is not enough to cause the disorder. Instead, a combination of genetic vulnerability and environmental stressors (stress) is necessary to trigger the onset of the condition. Therefore, genes can predispose some people to depression and also influence the extent to which an individual experiences stressful life events, making choice C the most accurate.

Research Using the Diathesis-Stress Model Indicates That