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Genetic Vulnerabilty To Specific Disorders: Biological Factors Of Mental Health Flashcards

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What does genetic vulnerability refer to?

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Having an increased susceptibility to developing a specific mental health problem due to genetic predispositions

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What doesn’t genetic predisposition guarantee?

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That the person will develop the disorder

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What does the genetic vulnerability interact with to give someone a higher chance of developing a mental health problem? Answer with example

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Environmental factors. Eg- traumatic life event

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