Psychologist Dr. Thomas Park argues that depression is not a chemical imbalance but a meaningful response to difficult life circumstances that becomes problematic when it persists.
Which clinical evidence would best support Park's contextual model?
Depression diagnostic criteria match normal grief responses; antidepressants work no better than placebo for mild-moderate cases; and therapy addressing life circumstances shows equal efficacy to medication—suggesting meaningful response rather than mere malfunction
Depression is common
Treatment options vary
Symptoms disrupt function
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the best answer. Grief similarity + placebo-matched medication + therapy efficacy challenges pure biological model.
đź’ˇ Strategy: Challenging biological models needs evidence of contextual factors and intervention comparisons.