A Neurostimulator, Surgically Implanted in the Chest and Connected to Electrodes

question 319

Multiple Choice

A neurostimulator, surgically implanted in the chest and connected to electrodes in the brain via wires under the skin, sends electrical signals to the brain of a person with major depressive disorder. This new experimental treatment, which does not involve seizures, is called:

• A) deep brain stimulation.
• B) electroconvulsive therapy.
• C) vagus nerve stimulation.
• D) transcranial magnetic stimulation.

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Definitions:

Dissociative Amnesia

A psychological condition characterized by memory loss that is too extensive to be explained by ordinary forgetfulness, often related to trauma or stress.

Psychological Scientists

Professionals who study the mind and behavior through research and experimentation.

Empirical Support

Evidence that is based on observation, experience, or experiment, rather than theory alone.

Dissociative Identity Disorder

A psychological disorder characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states.