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Some researchers believe that individuals who develop schizophrenia are born with a vulnerability that can predispose the person to develop schizophrenia. If the person is exposed to certain life events, the likelihood that he or she will develop schizophrenia is increased. If these particular life events do not occur, the person most likely would not develop schizophrenia. This model for looking at the development of schizophrenia is called __________.

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Answer: The diathesis-stress model

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