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clmills979

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Which of the following is the MOST plausible explanation for why electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) may demonstrate relatively high relapse rates?
 
  A) Independent trials by multiple psychiatrists show ECT is no better than placebo.
  B) ECT is a quicker procedure for psychiatrists compared to other therapies.
  C) Those who opt for ECT usually have the most severe symptomology.
  D) Feelings about the ECT procedure itself are a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Question 2

ECT is used primarily to treat which of the following psychological disorders?
 
  A) Depression.
  B) Schizophrenia.
  C) Dissociative fugue.
  D) All of these.


fraziera112

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A


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