Which of the following factors is an example of a diathesis according to the diathesis-stress model?
A)A genetic predisposition for schizophrenia.
B)Socio-cultural pressure to be thin for eating disorders.
C)Negative cognitive set for depression.
D)All of the above.

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A diathesis refers to a predisposition or vulnerability to a particular mental health condition, often due to genetic factors. The other factors listed in options B and C are examples of stressors that can trigger or exacerbate existing diatheses, but are not diatheses themselves.

Which of the Following Factors Is an Example of a Diathesis