Primary Cause

Definition

The primary cause refers to the main or most significant factor that is responsible for a particular outcome or event. In the context of psychological disorders, it refers to the primary factor that is believed to contribute to the development of those disorders.

Related terms

Contributing Factor: A contributing factor is something that adds to or influences a particular outcome but may not be the main cause.

Secondary Cause: A secondary cause refers to a factor that has less impact on an outcome compared to other causes but still plays a role in its occurrence.

Multifactorial: Multifactorial means that there are multiple causes or factors involved in producing a particular result.