One of the side effects of electroconvulsive therapy is ____________

A) short-term amnesia
B) tardive dyskinesia
C) temporary blindness
D) depression


Answer: A
Rationale: The side effects of electroconvulsive therapy are relatively mild, typically consisting of some amnesia, but only for events occurring around the time of the treatment.

Psychology

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What will be an ideal response?

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