What is the typical course and procedure for electroconvulsive ...

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What is the typical course and procedure for electroconvulsive treatment?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

John was diagnosed as having selective mutism. This means that he
 
  a) has a communication disorder that makes him unable to talk.
  b) refuses to speak in unfamiliar social circumstances.
  c) communicates to his parents and other family members with gestures only.
  d) has created his own language; this disorder is common in twins.

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Answer to Question 1

A typical ECT treatment involves 6 to 12 sessions at about three sessions per week. The electrical pulse used today is about one-third of the electrical power used in older methods. While one electrode has been used in the recent past, evidence suggests that this one electrode method is less effective than two electrodes. Two electrodes are again used, but a bifrontal placement is used.

Answer to Question 2

b