You Are a Psychiatrist in the 1930s Who Has Decided

question 40

Multiple Choice

You are a psychiatrist in the 1930s who has decided to begin treating your patients diagnosed with schizophrenia with a new treatment known as "electroconvulsive therapy" instead of the traditional "insulin shock therapy." What is the most likely reason for this decision?

• A) You believe that insulin therapy is too expensive.
• B) You believe that insulin therapy is too risky.
• C) You believe that insulin therapy is not effective.
• D) You believe that insulin therapy is unethical.

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