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 certain predispositions (vulnerabilities) that, when combined with stressful life events, can lead to the development of psychological disorders. In Sara's case, her early loss (vulnerability) combined with her friend's life-threatening illness (stress) leads to the development of an anxiety disorder, illustrating this model.

Sara Lost Both of Her Parents When She Was a Young