A Procedure That Delivers an Electrical Current into a Patient's

question 8

Multiple Choice

A procedure that delivers an electrical current into a patient's brain through or more implanted electrodes is known as:

• A) transcranial therapy.
• B) deep brain stimulation.
• C) electroconvulsive therapy.
• D) perceptual-motor therapy.

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Definitions:

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Psychoanalyst

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