Epigenetics is defined as theA) concept that diseases have physical causes that can be diagnosed,treated,and cured.B) study of environmental influences on gene expression that occur without a DNA change.C) idea that that individual characteristics combine with environmental stressors to increase or decrease the likelihood of developing a psychological disorder.D) notion that disorders reflect genetic predispositions and physiological states,inner psychological dynamics,and social and cultural circumstances.

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Epigenetics is defined as theA)  concept that diseases have physical causes that can be diagnosed,treated,and cured.B)  study of environmental influences on gene expression that occur without a DNA change.C)  idea that that individual characteristics combine with environmental stressors to increase or decrease the likelihood of developing a psychological disorder.D)  notion that disorders reflect genetic predispositions and physiological states,inner psychological dynamics,and social and cultural circumstances.

MARTIN MWANIA · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Epigenetics refers to the study of changes in an organism that do not involve changes to the underlying DNA sequence, but are still heritable. This can include changes to gene expression that are influenced by environmental factors, such as diet, stress, and exposure to toxins. Option A refers to the biomedical model of illness, while option C describes the biopsychosocial model of illness. Option D is a more general description of the multiple factors that can contribute to the development of psychological disorders.

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