Simmons' (1987)review of Archival Evidence Indicated Several Reasons for the Use

question 51

Multiple Choice

Simmons' (1987) review of archival evidence indicated several reasons for the use of psychosurgery (lobotomy) in Ontario, including

• A)to increase intellectual capacity.
• B)to erase traumatic memories.
• C)out of curiosity.
• D)requirements of Community Treatment Orders (CTO).

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