Regarding Implanted Electrodes,which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 171

Multiple Choice

Regarding implanted electrodes,which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Implanted electrodes will require the patient to have surgery.
• B) Implanted electrodes allow specific brain regions to be targeted and stimulated.
• C) Implanted electrodes can be used to treat disorders other than depression, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder.
• D) Implanted electrodes are currently the preferred method for treating major mood disorders rather than using drugs or ECT.

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