A factor that increases the probability of a disorder but neither guarantees that the disorder will develop, nor is necessary for the disorder to occur, is a
A) necessary cause.
B) etiological anomaly.
C) sufficient cause.
D) contributory cause.

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A contributory cause is a factor that increases the likelihood of a disorder but is neither necessary nor sufficient for the disorder to occur.

A Factor That Increases the Probability of a Disorder but Neither