In assessing a client, arriving at a diagnosis, and making a therapy plan, it is essential to know about the 5 P's. What really are the 5P's?
1. Predisposing factors
- biological factors that put the client at risk for a developing psychopathology
- i.e., biochemical levels, genetics, illnesses, diet
2. Precipitating factors
- the specific event/s or activity that triggered the current psychopathology
- i.e., failing a test, being bullied before, death in family
3. Perpetuating factors
- factors that have maintained the problem once it has been established
- i.e., memories of the traumatic event, behavioral reinforcers
4. Present factors
- systems that are operating during the time of distress
- i.e., global pandemic, failing stock market
5. Protective factors
- factors that prevent/lessen the abnormal behaviors
- i.e., strong social & parental support
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