What Erroneous Assumption Led to the Development of Electroconvulsive Therapy

question 9

Multiple Choice

What erroneous assumption led to the development of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) ?

• A)Schizophrenia prevented epileptic seizures.
• B)Epileptic seizures prevented schizophrenia.
• C)Schizophrenia resulted from failure to use both hemispheres.
• D)ECT would result in memory loss that would cure schizophrenia.

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