Which of the following statements is true about electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?
a. ECT can be an effective treatment for severe cases of depression.
b. ECT is no longer considered a valid or ethical form of treatment.
c. ECT is still performed in the same way it was delivered in the 1930s and 1940s.
d. ECT triggers a controlled stroke.
Answer: A
Rationale: It is still reserved for the most severe cases of disorders such as depression and schizophrenia.
Psychology
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