According to the diathesis-stress model of mental disorders,
a. a person can inherit genes for a disorder, yet not develop the symptoms for the disorder.
b. the best way to treat a mental disorder is through drug therapy.
c. mental disorders are causedby organic brain dysfunctions.
d. both a genetic abnormality and severe stressors must combine to produce the disorder.
e. the stress must be family-related.
a. a person can inherit genes for a disorder, yet not develop the symptoms for the
disorder.
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