Treatment of Psychological Disorders

AP Psychology· difficulty 4/5

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is used today primarily for

A
$Schizophrenia in early-onset cases only$
B
$Severe depression that has not responded to other treatments$
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C
$Mild generalized anxiety symptoms$
D
$Routine first-line treatment for depression$

Explanation

Modern ECT uses anesthesia and is more humane than older versions.

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