In comparison to using scores on life events rating scales, applying the diathesis-stress model is ____ predictive of illness because it takes into account _______.

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In comparison to using scores on life events rating scales, applying the diathesis-stress model is ____ predictive of illness because it takes into account _______.​

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The diathesis-stress model is more predictive of illness because it takes into account both vulnerability and stressors. This model suggests that a person's vulnerability (diathesis) interacts with environmental stressors to contribute to the development of a disorder. It recognizes that some individuals may be more susceptible to stress and therefore more likely to experience negative outcomes in response to stressors. Using life events rating scales alone typically only measures the amount of stress a person is experiencing and does not take into account individual differences in vulnerability.

In Comparison to Using Scores on Life Events Rating Scales