Kevin,a 12-year-old boy,grew up with his pet dog,Sparky,who was almost the same age as Kevin.Age-related health complications caused Sparky?s death,following which Kevin was distraught.He was depressed for more than a week and refused to go to school.The type of depression affecting Kevin is termed _____.

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Depression that is caused by external factors (death or unemployment) is referred to as exogenous, or reactive, depression. Usually, there is a period of shock and depression, which is followed by a period of readjustment and a resolve that life must go on.

Kevin,a 12-Year-Old Boy,grew Up with His Pet Dog,Sparky,who Was Almost