UNIT 1 : 4P Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Predisposing risk factor definition
A
increases susceptibility/vulnerability to developing a mental disorder
2
Q
Precipitating risk factor definition
A
increases susceptibility to and contributes to the occurrence of a specific mental disorder
3
Q
Perpetuating risk factor definition
A
maintains/prolongs the occurrence of a specific mental disorder
4
Q
Protective factor definition
A
prevents the occurrence of a mental disorder
5
Q
Examples of a predisposing factor
A
- Family history in with specific disorder
- Brain injury
- Low levels of specific neurotransmitters
