John has inherited a personality trait that makes him more likely to keep to himself than to socialize. As a result, he does not have many friends and spends a lot of time alone. If John were to develop depression, the model that would probably best explain this situation and the cause of his depression is .
A) diathesis-stress
B) biological
C) reciprocal gene-environment
D) interpersonal

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The reciprocal gene-environment model suggests that individuals with certain genetic predispositions may also have a tendency to create environments that increase the likelihood of developing a disorder, such as depression. John's inherited trait of being introverted may lead him to create an environment with limited social interaction, which could contribute to depression.

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