Which of the Following Statements About ECT Is False

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about ECT is false?

• A) ECT was originally used as a treatment for schizophrenia.
• B) It is more effective for some individuals than antidepressants.
• C) Patients who are unresponsive to antidepressants generally do not respond well to ECT.
• D) The therapeutic effects of ECT occur more quickly than those of antidepressants.

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