Maria and her parents recently moved to a new province because her mother was transferred to a new position in her company. She has had difficulty adjusting to her new school and has been suffering from loss of appetite, irritability and lack of interest in her usual activities. Assuming that Maria's behaviour meets the criteria for abnormal behaviour, which of the following would most likely be the best approach to explaining Maria's behaviour?

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The psychological approach focuses on the individual's thoughts, emotions, and behaviour. Maria's difficulty adjusting to a new school and experiencing symptoms of depression suggest that there may be underlying psychological factors contributing to her behaviour. Therefore, the psychological approach would be the best approach to explaining Maria's behaviour.

Maria and Her Parents Recently Moved to a New Province