Which of the Following Statements Is True About Electroconvulsive Therapy

question 136

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) ?

• A) ECT can be an effective treatment for severe cases of depression.
• B) ECT is no longer considered a valid or ethical form of treatment.
• C) ECT is still performed in the same way it was delivered in the 1930s and 1940s.
• D) ECT triggers a controlled stroke.

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