What do lithium and ECT have in common?
a. They are both administered by a psychologist and not by a psychiatrist.
b. They are both used to treat the symptoms of major depressive disorder.
c. The exact mechanism by which the treatment works is not understood in either case.
d. They are both used to treat the symptoms of bipolar disorder.
Answer: C
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