What is the primary reason why surgical treatments for psychological disorders are only used for the most severe psychological disorders that do not respond to other forms of treatment?
A) Surgery is too expensive for most people to afford.
B) Surgical techniques are generally ineffective in treating psychological disorders.
C) Performing surgery has health risks and can potentially have unintended consequences.
D) Modern psychosurgery usually results in intellectual impairment.
Answer: C
Rationale: While psychosurgery can be effective and is much safer than it was 50 years ago, it still has risks and can have permanent side effects.
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