In the Diathesis-Stress Model, What Does "Diathesis" Refer To

Multiple Choice

In the diathesis-stress model, what does "diathesis" refer to?

A) conditions in the environment that can trigger a disorder depending upon how severe the stressors are
B) an inherited, subclinical disease state that has the potential for developing into a full-blown psychological disorder, given certain environmental conditions
C) an inherited tendency or condition that makes a person susceptible to developing a disorder
D) the interaction of social and psychological influences