All of the following statements are true about electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) EXCEPT
A. electric shock is administered directly to the brain for less than a second.
B. though there are serious side effects, ECT is highly effective and the relapse rate is very low after treatment.
C. for severely depressed patients with psychotic features, approximately 25% of those not responding to medication will benefit.
D. ECT treatments are administered every day for a total of 6 to 10 treatments.
Answer: C
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