ECT Studies That Include a Control Condition in Which People

question 24

Multiple Choice

ECT studies that include a control condition in which people receive simulated ECT without the shock indicate that the effectiveness of ECT is partially due to

• A) progressive relaxation.
• B) a placebo effect.
• C) tardive dyskinesia.
• D) stress-inoculation training.

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Definitions:

Hypertension

A medical condition characterized by persistently high blood pressure, which can lead to serious health issues such as heart disease and stroke.

Oldest-Old

A term used in gerontology to categorize people typically aged 85 and older, often highlighting the unique health and social challenges they face.

Medication

Substances used for medical treatment, especially pharmaceutical drugs.

Hallucinations

Perceptions in the absence of an external stimulus that have qualities of real perception, often experienced in sight or sound.