Proponents of ECT have argued that its bad reputation is based on claims that it causes __________

A) brain damage and memory loss.
B) abnormalities in blood flow to the frontal lobe after treatment.
C) dry mouth and weight gain.
D) seizures and sedation

Electroconvulsive Therapy

A psychiatric treatment involving electrically induced seizures to provide relief from mental disorders.

Brain Damage

Injury to the brain that impairs its functions, potentially resulting in altered behavior, cognition, and physical abilities.

Memory Loss

The inability to remember information or events that should normally be recallable, which can be temporary or permanent and varies in severity.