1. Depression By Augustine Hernandez

2. Introduction Depression is a state of sadness and low mood. Another symptom of depression is aversion to activity.

3. Psychoanalytical Approach This approach would suggest the subject is suffering from depression, because of sad or painful memories that are contained in the subconscious.

4. Trait Approach If we were to use this approach we could speculate that depression is a hereditary trait!

5. Biological Approach The Biological approach suggest that depression is cause by an imbalance of neurotransmitters in the brain.

6. Humanistic Approach This approach suggest that depression stems from a low self image and lack of personal growth.

7. Behavioral Approach The behavioral approach implies that a person learns depression from variety of past experiences.

8. Social Learning Approach This approach suggest that a person learns depression through observational learning.

9. Cognitive Approach The cognitive approach suggests that depression come from faulty or irrational cognitions that alter ones perception.

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