Today, neurosurgery for psychological disorders is __________.
A. still used regularly on patients who have not responded to any other treatment
B. used as a last resort and involves the destruction of only tiny areas of the brain
C. done frequently for certain types of psychological illnesses, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder
D. no longer practiced-it has been completely replaced by medication
Answer: B
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