Safiya Recently Moved to a Big City for a New

Multiple Choice

Safiya recently moved to a big city for a new job.Because she was born and raised in a small town,she is confused by the nuances of public transportation,the apparent standoffishness of the people,and the constant noise.Though she is able to talk with her friends on the phone,her lack of an immediate social support network makes the transition far more difficult than it might have been otherwise.Safiya's lack of social support in her new town is a _____________ that increases her susceptibility to all these stressful events.

A) catecholamine
B) confound
C) protective factor
D) vulnerability factor