Originally, Dr. Antonio Moniz would have agreed with which of the following statements regarding prefrontal lobotomies?

a. The technique is useful for controlling patient's aggressive, destructive behavior.
b. The risk of unexpected results questions the validity of the technique.
c. It should be considered in the case of major depression when medication has failed.
d. None of these.


A

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