Which of the Following Statements Regarding ECT Is Accurate

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding ECT is accurate?

• A)It is usually reserved for severe depressions that have not responded to drug treatment.
• B)Because of the negative side effects of ECT, it is no longer used in the United States.
• C)The effects of ECT on reducing depressive symptoms have been well understood by researchers.
• D)ECT is generally the first treatment used with severely depressed individuals.

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