Electroconvulsive shock therapy (ECT), as currently administered:

a. is a reasonably safe and effective treatment for patients suffering from severe depression
b. is not an effective treatment for any known psychological disorders
c. is a reasonably safe and effective treatment for patients suffering from schizophrenia
d. can be used to treat any psychological disorder that has been unresponsive to drug therapy


A

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