Larry has severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that has so far not responded to medication or conventional therapy. His psychiatrist suggests a new treatment that is both noninvasive and reversible and has shown success in disrupting the brain areas involved in the compulsive behavior of OCD. This treatment is known as
a. transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).
b. deep brain stimulation (DBS).
c. deep lesioning of the limbic system.
d. electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).
A
You might also like to view...
Jeff's genome contains a recessive gene for cystic fibrosis. Jeff is said to be a ______ of the gene for cystic fibrosis
carrier transporter vector harbinger
A "split brain" patient is asked to stare at a spot on a screen. When a picture of an object is shown to the left of the spot, the patient can ___________
a) identify the object verbally and pick it out of a group of hidden objects using her right hand b) identify the object verbally and pick it out of a group of hidden objects using her left hand c) pick the object out of a group of hidden objects using her left hand, and can identify it by touch d) pick the object out of a group of hidden objects using her right hand, but cannot identify it verbally
The only time the dominating conflict style may be helpful is in a _____________by a(n) _______________
a. personal relationship; stonewaller b. work environment; subordinate c. personal relationship; avoider d. work environment; legitimate authority
Research shows that dietary calorie restriction in nonhuman primates
A) increases blood glucose and insulin levels. B) slows aging, but does not extend the lifespan. C) decreases bone density. D) increases accumulation of body fat.