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Techniques such as deep brain stimulation (DBS) and repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) have been developed as a safer means than ____ at inducing seizures or treating severe depression
 
  a. thorazine
  b. positron emission tomography (PET)
  c. lithium
  d. electroconvulsive shock therapy (EST)

Question 2

Electroconvulsive shock therapy (EST) has been used for many decades for many different disorders. Today, EST is used sparingly and only under certain conditions, primarily in the treatment of ____.
 
  a. severe depression
  b. agoraphobia
  c. schizophrenia
  d. dissociative disorder



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Answer to Question 1

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d

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER:
a



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