What is the term for a series of treatments for severe depression in which electrical current is passed through the brain, causing a seizure?
A. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy
B. Behavioral intervention technologies (BITs)
C. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
D. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
Answer: C
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
For serious problems related to stress, you should
a. go to a medical doctor and get a prescription for tranquilizers. b. throw yourself into work and keep very busy. c. pretend like you are really not stressed and this will change your attitude. d. learn stress management techniques directly from a therapist or stress clinic.
Jesse's home life was extremely stressful and physically abusive until he was placed in foster care at the age of 6. Upon entering the first grade, it became apparent that Jesse suffered some learning and memory deficits
Which of the following would best explain these deficits? The neurons in Jesse's brain are lacking myelination. Jesse's hippocampus failed to develop correctly. Jesse's hypothalamus is probably overdeveloped. Jesse's corpus callosum is most likely thinner than it should