Of the Issues Discussed in This Chapter, Which Do You

question 52

Essay

Of the issues discussed in this chapter, which do you feel is the greatest challenge facing jails today? Justify your answer.

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Definitions:

Rapid Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

A non-invasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symptoms of depression.

Electroconvulsive Shock Therapy

A method of treating psychiatric illnesses by inducing seizures in individuals with electrical impulses to improve mental health.

Positron Emission Tomography

A nuclear medicine functional imaging technique that produces a three-dimensional image of functional processes in the body.

Cingulectomy

A neurosurgical procedure that involves removing or disconnecting parts of the cingulate gyrus to treat certain psychiatric disorders.