Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Use of Electroconvulsive

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is accurate?

• A) ECT is a rare form of therapy.
• B) ECT is used primarily for the treatment of schizophrenia.
• C) ECT involves the use of electrical shock to produce a cortical seizure accompanied by convulsions.
• D) All of these statements are accurate.

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