The diathesis-stress paradigm emphasizes that abnormality results from:
A)Biology and the unconscious
B)Biology and stress
C)Physiology and biochemistry
D)Attachment and gestalt problems

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The diathesis-stress paradigm emphasizes that abnormality results from a combination of biological vulnerability (diathesis) and stress. This suggests that individuals who have a biological vulnerability to psychological disorders may only exhibit symptoms of these disorders when they experience stressful life events. Therefore, abnormality is not solely determined by biology or unconscious processes, but rather it is the interaction between biology and environmental factors. Physiology and biochemistry may be relevant factors in some cases, but they are not the sole determinants of abnormality. Attachment and gestalt problems are not directly related to the diathesis-stress paradigm.

The Diathesis-Stress Paradigm Emphasizes That Abnormality Results From