Cause psychological disorders

Question 1

Predisposing causes

Answer 1

Those that were in place before the onset of the disorder. Genetic predispositions or damaging environmental effects to the brain

Question 2

Precipitating causes

Answer 2

Immediate events in a person’s life that bring on the disorder. Loss such as death or permanent health problems can be a cause.

Question 3

Perpetuating causes

Answer 3

The consequences of a disorder that help keep it going once it begins. Like ocd to gain rewards.