Mr Jordan is a 24-year-old software developer experiencing severe anxiety and panic attacks, which are beginning to impact his career. He has visited a therapist who believes his difficulties are influenced by both his genetic background and the major adjustments he has faced over the last six months. The therapist notes that Mr Jordan's mother and maternal grandfather both suffered from diagnosed panic disorders.
To assess his recent environmental pressures, the therapist uses a standardized Life Change Index. Each event is assigned a stress unit score, which are added together to estimate his recent stress load.
| Event | Stress unit score | Times occurred in last 6 months | Total score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting a new career | 75 | 1 | 75 |
| Moving to a new city | 45 | 1 | 45 |
| Change in financial state | 38 | 1 | 38 |
| Change in social activities | 18 | 3 | 54 |
| Minor health issues | 15 | 2 | 30 |
| Total | 242 |
State one aspect of Mr Jordan's situation that could be described as nature and one aspect that could be described as nurture.
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