What occurred when researchers electrically stimulated the brain of depressed people who did not benefit from drugs or electroconvulsive therapy?

A. Their depression became more intense.
B. Their mood improved, but depressive thinking increased.
C. There was reduced activity in the anterior cingulate cortex.
D. They became more suicidal.


Answer: C

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