Dr.Stott is giving a lecture on risk and protective factors related to psychological disorders.His lecture is most likely to include the fact that

A) risk factors are not able to predict who is likely to be diagnosed with a psychological disorder.
B) medical illness is a protective factor against psychological disorders.
C) feeling insecure is a protective factor against psychological disorders.
D) many risk and protective factors are opposites.

Risk Factors

Elements or circumstances that increase the likelihood of a negative outcome, such as disease or injury.

Protective Factors

Conditions or attributes in individuals, families, communities, or the larger society that help people deal effectively with stressful events and mitigate or eliminate risk.

Psychological Disorders

Conditions characterized by abnormal thoughts, feelings, or behaviors, which may cause significant distress or impairment in functioning.