In the diathesis-stress model, a stressor is ________
A. a distal, sufficient cause of a mental disorder.
B. a necessary or contributory cause that is distal from the onset of symptoms.
C. a necessary or contributory cause that is proximal to the onset of symptoms.
D. a biological vulnerability.
Answer:C
In the diathesis-stress model, a stressor is ________
A. a distal, sufficient cause of a mental disorder. B. a necessary or contributory cause that is distal from the onset of symptoms. C. a necessary or contributory cause that is proximal to the onset of symptoms. D. a biological vulnerability.