Which Statement Best Describes Electroconvulsive Shock Therapy (ECT)

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes electroconvulsive shock therapy (ECT)

• A) It is used primarily for the treatment of schizophrenia. 
• B) It is a useful method of inducing compliance. 
• C) It is one of the key components in aversion therapy. 
• D) It produces a cortical seizure.

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Definitions:

Amygdala

A part of the brain involved in emotion regulation, especially fear and pleasure responses, as well as memory processing.

Asymmetry

Lack of equality or equivalence between parts or aspects of something; lack of symmetry.

Cortical Space

Refers to the regions of the cerebral cortex involved with processing various sensory and cognitive information.

Tongue

A muscular organ in the mouth that is vital for tasting, swallowing, and facilitating speech in humans and many animals.