The Difference Between a Risk Factor and a Risk Mechanism

Multiple Choice

The difference between a risk factor and a risk mechanism is that ______.

A) a risk factor is a single event, while a risk mechanism is a series of events
B) a risk factor is variable and constantly changing, while a risk mechanism is stable over a long period of time
C) a risk factor cancels out a protective factor, while a risk mechanism is a process of adaptation
D) a risk factor increases the likelihood of undesirable outcomes, while risk mechanisms are the processes that lead to adjustment difficulties