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Trevor, a high school senior, has always been a great student. However, in the last few months, he has quit the soccer team, lost interest in hanging out with his friends, and has seen a severe drop in his grades. Even though he has always been very close to his parents, Trevor refuses to talk to them regarding his behavior change. As a result, his parents decide to take him to a doctor. His doctor feels Trevor is suffering from clinical depression as a result of a concussion he received earlier in the season. Which perspective BEST explains Trevor's behavior according to his doctor

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Biological

Step-by-step explanation:

Depression

This are disorders that usually affects mood, physical and mental health of an individual.. it is of a prevalence and lifetime. It is characterized by symptoms: females-sadness, males-irritability, anger.

Clinical depression

This is a mental disorder characterized by prolonged weeks of low mood that is persistent across most situations.

There is an evidence of biological factors in Depression. They are simply disorders that have genetic basis and can be treated with drugs that may correct the imbalance. The are usually are accompanied by changes in biological function (sleeping, eating) and there may be brain abnormalities underlie the disorder and anxiety.

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