Regarding the prefrontal lobotomy, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Prefrontal lobotomies produced calming effects or no change in some patients.
b. Prefrontal lobotomies turned some patients into mental "vegetables."
c. Prefrontal lobotomies are reversible procedures.
d. Prefrontal lobotomies involved surgically disconnecting the frontal lobes from other brain areas.
Ans: c. Prefrontal lobotomies are reversible procedures.
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