Sara lost both of her parents when she was a young child. Primarily because of this historical event, she develops an anxiety disorder when she learns that the life of her best friend is threatened by cancer. This example provides the best illustration of:

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The vulnerability-stress model suggests that individuals have a predisposition or vulnerability to developing a disorder, which can be triggered by stressful life events. Sara's early loss of her parents is a vulnerability that, when combined with the stress of her friend's illness, leads to her anxiety disorder.

Sara Lost Both of Her Parents When She Was a Young