Cassie is diagnosed with severe depression. Her psychiatrist has prescribed many medications and psychotherapy, none of which have helped to alleviate her depression. Her psychiatrist is now recommending _________.

A) prefrontal lobotomy
B) electroconvulsive therapy
C) trephining
D) relaxation training and meditation

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Aisha Ajagbe · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is often recommended for individuals with severe depression who have not responded to other treatments. It involves passing an electrical current through the brain to induce a seizure, and it has been found to be effective in treating severe depression in many cases. Lobotomies and trephining are outdated and potentially harmful procedures, and relaxation training and meditation may be useful as adjuncts to other treatments, but are unlikely to be effective on their own for severe depression.

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