Major mood disorders are produced from within, that is, they have an _____ cause.

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Mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder are believed to have an endogenous cause, meaning that they originate from genetic, chemical or physiological factors within the individual. The term "extraneous" means external or outside of the individual, which is not applicable in this context. "Erroneous" means incorrect or false, which is also not applicable. "Erogenous" refers to the stimulation of sexual arousal, which is not related to mood disorders.

Major Mood Disorders Are Produced from Within, That Is, They