Which one of the following are biological causes of mood disorders?
a. Anger turned inward
b. Impaired nurturing
c. Reactions to external stressors
d. Imbalance of neurotransmitters
D
Biological evidence points to several links to mood disorders including defects in neurotransmitter imbalances, which excite or inhibit brain circuits involved in mood regulation and can cause depression. Anger turned inward is a psychoanalytical theory belief. Impaired nurturing and reactions to external stressors are supported by social theorists.
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