When studying psychological disorders,Ernesto learns that the diathesis-stress model suggests that

A) certain biological or environmental factors make us vulnerable to mental illness,but do not directly cause it.
B) people with a genetic propensity for a disorder will always develop it.
C) mental disorders are common in families experiencing a high level of stress.
D) an individual's ability to cope with stress is the best predictor of mental disorders.

Diathesis-stress Model

A psychological theory that attempts to explain a disorder, or its trajectory, as the result of an interaction between a predispositional vulnerability and stress caused by life experiences.

Mental Illness

A broad category of conditions affecting mental health, which can impact one's thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationships.

Genetic Propensity

An inherited inclination or natural tendency to behave in a certain way or to develop certain traits, often influenced by genetic makeup.