According to the diathesis-stress model of serial killing,the combination of a congenital propensity and certain environmental stressors can lead to _____.

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The diathesis-stress model of serial killing suggests that a combination of a congenital propensity (diathesis) and environmental stressors (stress) can lead to problems with self-esteem, self-control, and sexual dysfunction, among other issues. This can then contribute to an increased risk for engaging in serial killing behavior. Difficulty forming social bonds with motherly figures or iron deficiencies are not typically cited as factors in this model, and while high aspirations and low social standing could potentially create stressors, they are not a specific part of this model.

According to the Diathesis-Stress Model of Serial Killing,the Combination of a Congenital