Question

Which statement best summarises the key point about causes of depression?

Options

• Depression is caused only by biological factors.

• Depression is caused only by psychological factors.

• Depression is a serious disorder caused by both biological and psychological factors.

• Depression is not a real disorder; it is a normal mood.

Answer 1

Depression is a serious disorder caused by both biological and psychological factors.

Explanation:

Depression is a serious disorder caused by both biological factors (like genetics and brain chemistry) and psychological factors (like learned helplessness and negative thinking).