The idea that depression is influenced by genetics and neurotransmitters, learned responses and thinking patterns, and socioeconomic status and culture represents the _____ model of psychology.

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The biopsychosocial model of psychology takes into account the interplay between biological, psychological, and social factors in understanding mental health and illness. Depression is believed to be influenced by genetics and neurotransmitters (biological factors), learned responses and thinking patterns (psychological factors), and socioeconomic status and culture (social factors). The other options (psychiatric, evolutionary, and psychodynamic) do not adequately encompass all of these factors.

The Idea That Depression Is Influenced by Genetics and Neurotransmitters