Molly inherits a predisposition toward the development of depression, but does not develop depression until after her divorce. What model accounts for this example?
A) cognitive-behavioral
B) multicultural
C) family system
D) diathesis-stress

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The diathesis-stress model explains how a predisposition to a psychological disorder (diathesis) interacts with environmental stressors to trigger the onset of the disorder. In Molly's case, her genetic predisposition towards depression (diathesis) combined with a significant life stressor (her divorce) led to the development of depression, illustrating this model.

Molly Inherits a Predisposition Toward the Development of Depression, but Does