AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -diathesis. noun. di·ath·e·sis dī-ˈath-ə-səs. plural diatheses-ˌsēz. : a constitutional predisposition toward a particular state or condition and especially one that is abnormal or diseased.

Detailed explanation-2: -Diatheses are understood to include genetic, biological, physiological, cognitive, and personality-related factors. Some examples of diatheses include genetic factors, such as abnormalities in some genes or variations in multiple genes that interact to increase vulnerability.

Detailed explanation-3: -The diathesis-stress model posits that psychological disorders result from an interaction between inherent vulnerability and environmental stressors. Such interactions between dispositional and environmental factors have been demonstrated in psychopathology research.

Detailed explanation-4: -Let’s look a little closer at the diathesis-stress model, including the three main concepts linked to it: diathesis, stress, and protective factors.