You Overhear Two of Your Classmates Talking About Mona, Another

question 82

Essay

You overhear two of your classmates talking about Mona, another classmate that has been diagnosed with depression. One of your classmates contends that the root of Mona's depression is biological, since her mother is also clinically depressed. However, your other classmate argues that Mona is depressed because her parents are going through a divorce. With whom do you agree? How can research inform this debate?

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