Regarding Psychosurgery, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 422

Multiple Choice

Regarding psychosurgery, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Psychosurgery is a form of somatic therapy for psychological disorders.
• B)Psychosurgery is defined as any surgical alteration of the brain designed to bring about desirable behavioral changes.
• C)Psychosurgery is the preferred method of treatment for people suffering from severe depression or schizophrenia.
• D)Psychosurgery includes the procedure known as the "lobotomy."

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