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:

Positive Response

An affirmative or favorable reaction to a stimulus or situation.

Depression

A mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness, along with other emotional and physical symptoms.

Session

A meeting or period devoted to a particular activity, such as therapy, training, or research, usually characterized by a defined start and end time.

Gestalt Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that emphasizes personal responsibility and focuses on the individual's experience in the present moment, the therapist-client relationship, the environmental and social contexts of a person's life, and the self-regulating adjustments people make as a result of their overall situation.