Precipitating Factors (def)
Factors that influence behavior.

These are internal and/or external causes of behavior over which you have little or no control.

Observable behaviors occur as a result of the interaction between the person and their environment.

Understanding precipitating factors can help you to:

-Depersonalize crisis situations by recognizing that you are seldom the sole cause of the risk behavior.

-Address factors that lead to crisis situations.

-Avoid becoming a Precipitating Factor yourself. Proactively address factors.