Author Question: A factor that increases the probability of a disorder but neither guarantees that the disorder will ... (Read 66 times)

j.rubin · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

A factor that increases the probability of a disorder but neither guarantees that the disorder will develop,
nor is necessary for the disorder to occur, is a

A) necessary cause. B) etiological anomaly.
C) sufficient cause. D) contributory cause.

Question 2

One prominent theory of the origin of depression hypothesizes that, if one becomes hopeless about his or
her future, then he or she will become depressed. Thus, in this theory, hopelessness may be said to be a
________ cause of depression.

A) distal B) sufficient C) necessary D) contributory