The Use of Electroconvulsive Therapy Can Be Traced to ________

question 97

Multiple Choice

The use of electroconvulsive therapy can be traced to ________

• A) the observation that people were rarely depressed after being struck by lightning.
• B) the belief that schizophrenia and epilepsy are rarely comorbid disorders.
• C) the recognition that electricity could be used to alter brain chemistry.
• D) the use of electrical shock as an instrument of torture.

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Definitions:

Machiavellian Tendencies

Machiavellian tendencies describe a person's inclination to be cunning, strategic, and unscrupulous in manipulating others for personal gain, drawing from the philosophy of Machiavelli.

Emotional Insecurity

Refers to a state of feeling uncertain or anxious about oneself, often affecting one's sense of confidence and ability to engage with others.

Law Of Reciprocity

A social principle stating that if someone does something for you, you feel a compulsion to return the favor.