In the 1950's, Emily had a procedure done to her in which the doctor used an instrument to cut the nerve fibers connecting her prefrontal cortex to the rest of the brain

This procedure, called _____________, left her withdrawn and unable to care for herself.
a. ECT
b. deep brain surgery
c. a lobotomy
d. transcranial stimulation


Answer: c

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