David Is Being Treated for Depression with Electroconvulsive Therapy, Designed

question 118

Multiple Choice

David is being treated for depression with electroconvulsive therapy, designed to alter brain functioning, while Matt is undergoing brain surgery to lesion a small area of the brain that is contributing to his obsessive-compulsive disorder. These treatments are both forms of __________.

• A) drug therapy
• B) biological therapy
• C) cognitive therapy
• D) psychotherapy

Understand the legal concept of "properly payable" in relation to checks and banking.

Understand the historical and cultural contexts of Native American experiences related to government policies.

Recognize the impact of legislative acts on Native American communities.

Describe how status and honor are perceived in Native American cultures.

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Definitions:

Antipsychotic

Antipsychotic refers to a class of medications used to manage psychosis, particularly in disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, by affecting neurotransmitter activity in the brain.

Electroconvulsive Therapy

A psychiatric treatment involving electrically induced seizures for therapeutic effect, primarily used to treat severe depression and bipolar disorder.

Electric Current

The movement of electrical charge along a conducting material, usually quantified in amperes.

Anesthetized Patient

A patient who has been given anesthesia, making them temporarily unconscious or unable to feel pain during medical procedures.