Regarding electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. ECT causes shock-induced seizures that alter the biochemical balances in the brain and body.
b. ECT is a treatment that involves passing a 250-volt electrical current through the brain for three minutes.
c. ECT treatments are given in a series of sessions spread over several weeks or months.
d. Although ECT is mainly used to treat depression, it is still used to treat other disorders.
ANSWER: b
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