A Technique Known as Prefrontal Lobotomy __________

question 352

Multiple Choice

A technique known as prefrontal lobotomy __________,

• A) earned a Nobel prize for Ugo Cerletti
• B) caused many patients to cease displaying emotional reactions
• C) is widely used today for a wide range of disorders
• D) was often used in conjunction with electroconvulsive therapy

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