Although Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Is an Effective Treatment for Some

question 41

Multiple Choice

Although electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is an effective treatment for some, it is extremely frightening to patients, many of whom refuse it.The treatment also requires sophisticated procedures and close supervision by medical personnel, usually in a hospital setting.According to the APA clinical practice guidelines, what would this procedure be considered low in?

• A)generalizability
• B)feasibility
• C)ethicality
• D)utility

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Definitions:

Frontalis

The muscle of the forehead that elevates the eyebrows and wrinkles the skin of the forehead, part of the expression of surprise or concern.

Maxilla

The upper jawbone, forming the upper mouth section, the floors of the orbits, and sides of the nasal cavity.

Orbicularis Oculi

The orbicularis oculi is a circular muscle surrounding the eye that allows for blinking and squinting.

Orbicularis Oris

A complex of muscles in the lips that encircles the mouth, enabling movements involved in speech and facial expressions.