ECT Studies That Include a Control Condition in Which People

question 52

Multiple Choice

ECT studies that include a control condition in which people receive simulated ECT without the shock indicate that the effectiveness of ECT is partially due to

• A) progressive relaxation.
• B) a placebo effect.
• C) tardive dyskinesia.
• D) transference.

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Definitions:

Sodium Ions

Positively charged atoms (Na+) that play crucial roles in physiological processes, including nerve impulse transmission and muscle contraction.

Physiological Relaxation

A state in which the body is not in alert mode, often characterized by reduced tension and stress, and an increased feeling of calm.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and promoting the "rest and digest" response in the body.

Somatic Nervous System

The part of the peripheral nervous system that controls voluntary movements of skeletal muscles.