A new age guru openly criticizes medical procedures for treating psychological problems, citing the frontal lobotomy as his only evidence. Which statement best contradicts his critique?

a. The frontal lobotomy is no longer used and has been replaced with scientifically supported treatments.
b. Frontal lobotomies are now relatively safe to perform.
c. Frontal lobotomies actually work very well for schizophrenia, but not for bipolar disorder.
d. The argument is irrelevant, as medical procedures are being phased out in favor of new age treatments.


Answer: A

Rationale: Therapy, drugs, ECT, transcranial magnetic stimulation and other safe techniques are available to people.

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