A risk factor is a factor in a person's history that makes them more vulnerable to stress. It can be a personal characteristic, such as a history of abuse, or a environmental factor such as poverty or living in a high-crime area.

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A Risk Factor Is

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A risk factor is

A) something about the nature of a stressor that makes it worse for most people.
B) something in a person's history that makes that person more vulnerable to stress.
C) something in a person's learning experiences that makes that person a thrill seeker.
D) something in a person's genetic makeup that makes that person respond well to stress.

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