The Use of Physiological Interventions Such as Drugs, ECT, or Psychosurgery

question 45

Multiple Choice

The use of physiological interventions such as drugs, ECT, or psychosurgery to reduce the symptoms of a psychological disorder is called ________.

• A)unethical, and possibly illegal
• B)biomedical therapy
• C)psychiatric treatment
• D)cognitive therapy

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Definitions:

Stability

Stability refers to the state of being resistant to change and not easily upset or disturbed, often seen as desirable in various contexts such as economy, emotions, and structures.

Change Agent

The person responsible for an organizational change effort.

Logical Incrementalism Model

A strategic approach advocating for gradual changes and small-scale adjustments in decision-making processes to adapt to new information and situations, echoing logical incrementalism.

Experimentation

A method of discovery in science involving the testing of hypotheses through controlled and repeatable procedures.