What Erroneous Assumption Led to the Development of Electroconvulsive Therapy

question 37

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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