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Which are true of the diathesis–stress model of mental illness? Please identify all correct answers.
1. When an enduring vulnerability factor in a person is coupled with a recent stressor, it results in psychological disorder.
2. Only one of the diathesis or stressor needs to be present for symptoms of the psychological disorder to occur.
3. Both the diathesis and the stressor must be present to lead to symptoms of the psychological disorder.
4. Diatheses and stressors have specific definitions.

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Explanation

1 & 3 is correct as per Which are true of the diathesi psychological principle and research evidence.

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