What erroneous assumption led to the development of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?

a. Schizophrenia prevented epileptic seizures.
b. Epileptic seizures prevented schizophrenia.
c. Schizophrenia resulted from failure to use both hemispheres.
d. ECT would result in memory loss that would cure schizophrenia.


Answer: b.

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