The etiology of a disorder refers to

A) the proportion of the population affected by the disorder at any one time.
B) the number of new cases of a disorder, per 100,000 people per year.
C) the factors that maintain a disorder.
D) the causes or origins of a disorder.
E) the predicted path that people diagnosed with a disorder usually follow.

Etiology

The study of the causes or origins of diseases or disorders, including the factors contributing to the development of a condition.

Disorder

A disruption to normal physical or mental functions, presenting as a set of symptoms and signs that collectively indicate a particular disease or psychological condition.

Population Affected

Refers to the specific group of individuals impacted by a certain condition, event, or policy.