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Regarding electroconvulsive therapy, which of the following statements is FALSE?
 
  a. Though ECT can relieve depression, no one is really sure how it works.
  b. Before receiving ECT, patients are given muscle relaxants and anesthesia.
  c. For those who receive ECT, memories of events during the weeks or months preceding and following the experience are very strong.
  d. ECT is usually administered in a series of six to twelve treatments over several weeks. e. Many mental health professionals view ECT as a last resort treatment.

Question 2

Electroconvulsive shock therapy is effective in treating
 
  a. schizophrenia.
  b. generalized anxiety disorder. c. severe depression.
  d. obsessive-compulsive disorder. e. dissociative identity disorder.


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shaquita

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Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

c


WhattoUnderstand

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Reply 2 on: Jun 19, 2018
Gracias!

lcapri7

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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