Biological theories of depressive disorders include all of the following except:
A.
Chemical imbalances are responsible.
B.
The patient experiences maladaptive thought processes.
C.
There are genetic tendencies that run in families.
D.
Hormonal factors make women more susceptible than men.
ANS: B
Responses A, C, and D are all contributing biological factors to depression.
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