Balthazar's Depression Is Being Treated Through a Procedure in Which

question 22

Multiple Choice

Balthazar's depression is being treated through a procedure in which electrodes are placed on both sides of his head and a brief current is turned on.The current triggers a seizure that lasts about a minute,causing his body to convulse.This treatment is known as

• A)transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).
• B)deep brain stimulation (DBS).
• C)electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).
• D)focal lesions.

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Definitions:

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