Psychology GCSE
Biological explanations of depression
What Biological explanations of depression means in Psychology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Biological explanations of depression
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Focuses on genetic inheritance, where depression runs in families and close relatives of a person with depression are more likely to develop it themselves, suggesting genes play a part.
Topics that use Biological explanations of depression
- Psychological problems (AQA GCSE)
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