Instructions: Identify the Following

question 7

Essay

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term.
Eugene McCarthy

Appreciate the effectiveness and side effects of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) compared to other antidepressants.

Grasp the principles and applications of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in treating major depressive disorder.

Understand the impact of psychotherapy on brain activity and its effectiveness in treating depression.

Recognize the potential side effects associated with various antidepressant medications and the importance of patient information.

---

Definitions:

Optic Chiasm

A structure located at the base of the brain where the optic nerves cross, allowing visual information from each eye to be processed on both sides of the brain.

Optic Chiasm

The point in the brain where the optic nerves partially cross, allowing visual information from each eye to be processed by both hemispheres.

Nasal Retinas

The parts of the retinas located closest to the nose, participating in processing visual information.

Temporal Retinas

The portions of the retinas nearest the temples, responsible for processing visual information from the nasal (medial) visual field.