Which Statement Is TRUE Regarding Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

question 151

Multiple Choice

Which statement is TRUE regarding electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) ?

• A) It is the most commonly used biological treatment for mental disorders.
• B) It sends brief electrical currents through the brain, stimulating a seizure.
• C) Its use is controversial because it requires surgical implantation of electrodes.
• D) It produces a steady stream of low-voltage electricity to the targeted brain areas.

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