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Bilateral anterior cingulotomy has been performed in cases of ________ that have not responded to other therapy techniques.
A) antisocial personality disorder
B) major depression
C) schizophrenia
D) panic disorder
Bilateral Anterior Cingulotomy
a neurosurgical procedure involving selective destruction of areas in the anterior cingulate cortex to relieve symptoms of mental disorders resistant to other treatments.
Major Depression
A mental disorder characterized by a persistent and severe low mood that is accompanied by low self-esteem and by a loss of interest or pleasure in normally enjoyable activities.
- Identify the appropriate types of treatment for differing psychological ailments.
- Recognize the recent advancements and novel therapies for the control of symptoms associated with severe mental disorders.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the appropriate types of treatment for differing psychological ailments.
- Recognize the recent advancements and novel therapies for the control of symptoms associated with severe mental disorders.
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