Which biopsychosocial theory would most support the development of depression in a client who went to live with his father at 3 months of age when his mother was sentenced to jail for 15 years?
1. Object loss theory
2. Gender theory
3. Genetic theory
4. Cognitive theory
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Rationale: Object loss theory is correct because it addresses the separation of an infant from the primary caregiver during the first six months of life. Genetic theory deals with heredity; there is no information to indicate that the depression was inherited. Cognitive theory believes depression is based on distorted cognition. There is no information given to support this theory. Gender theory states that men are not as prone to depression as women—the client is male.
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