Mental disorder

Question 1

Predisposing risk factor

Answer 1

Increase the susceptibility of the development of a disorder.

Question 2

Precipitating risk factor

Answer 2

Increases susceptibility to and contributes to the occurrence of developing a mental disorder.

Question 3

Perpetuating risk factor

Answer 3

Maintains or prolongs the occurrence of a specific mental disorder, inhibiting recovery.

Question 4

Protective factor

Answer 4

Helps prevent the occurrence or reoccurence of a mental disorder.

Question 5

Predisposing factors
- biological
- psychological
- social

Answer 5

Biological - genetic vulnerability
Psychological - Poor self-efficacy
Social - Disorganised attachment

Question 6

Precipitating factors
- biological
- psychological
- social

Answer 6

Biological - poor sleep, substance abuse
Psychological - Impaired reasoning and memory, stress
Social - Loss of a significant relationship

Question 7

Perpetuating factors
- biological
- psychological
- social

Answer 7

Biological - Poor response to medication
Psychological - Rumination
Social - Stigma

Question 8

Protective factors
- biological
- psychological
- social

Answer 8

Biological - Adequate diet
Psychological - CBT
Social - Social support

Question 9

Cumulative risk

Answer 9

The significant increased risk of developing a mental health disorder that occurs when an individual has multiple risk factors present in their lives at the same time.