What Is One Advantage of Electroconvulsive Therapy Over Medication

question 48

Multiple Choice

What is one advantage of electroconvulsive therapy over medication?

• A) more rapid rate of improvement
• B) fewer side effects
• C) less invasive
• D) less expensive

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Definitions:

Top-Down Processing

A cognitive process that starts with the brain's use of accumulated knowledge to interpret new information or sensory input.

Fear Sensitivity

The heightened perception of fear stimuli, leading to increased anxiety or stress in response to fear-inducing situations.

Subliminal Stimulation

A means of communication below the threshold of conscious perception, designed to influence thoughts, feelings, or actions without awareness.

Musical Recordings

Auditory files or physical mediums that capture and reproduce sound performances, thereby preserving musical compositions and interpretations.