Which is NOT an example of diathesis in the diathesis-stress explanation of abnormality?
A) a genetic history of mental illness in one's family
B) growing up in an unhealthy, enmeshed family
C) experiencing a severe psychological trauma
D) living in a high-crime, impoverished area

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Diathesis refers to a predisposition or vulnerability to developing a disorder, often due to genetic or early life factors. Experiencing a severe psychological trauma is considered a stressor, not a diathesis.

Which Is NOT an Example of Diathesis in the Diathesis-Stress