Who Is MOST Likely to Be Experiencing Major Depressive Disorder

question 8

Multiple Choice

 Who is MOST likely to be experiencing major depressive disorder with seasonal pattern?

• A) Margaretta who lives at the equator in a town currently experiencing summer
• B) Nella who lives at the equator in a town currently experiencing winter
• C) Beckie who lives at higher latitudes in a town currently experiencing summer
• D) Yuki who lives at higher latitudes in a town currently experiencing winter

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Definitions:

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum in the brain, which plays a key role in memory, attention, perception, awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.

Paul Broca

A French physician and neuroanatomist known for discovering the brain region (Broca's area) responsible for producing language.

Human Language

A complex system of communication that uses arbitrary symbols and rules for combination to convey thoughts, emotions, and information, distinguishing humans from other species.

Reticular Formation

A complex network of nerve pathways in the brainstem that plays a key role in controlling arousal, attention, and sleeping patterns.