Asked by MARASSA GANGIDINO on Jul 09, 2024

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Which of the following biomedical treatments provides some of the benefits of ECT without triggering seizures or memory loss?

A) the lobotomy
B) repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation
C) antipsychotic medication
D) psychosurgery

Electroconvulsive Therapy

A psychiatric treatment where seizures are electrically induced in patients to provide relief from mental disorders.

Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

A non-invasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symptoms of depression and other conditions.

Psychosurgery

A type of brain surgery used to treat psychological disorders and alleviate severe emotional distress, typically by severing connections in the brain's prefrontal cortex.

  • Acknowledge diverse biomedical approaches to managing depression and their operational mechanisms.
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Nicole ParéJul 11, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) provides some of the benefits of ECT in treating depression and other mental illnesses, but does not trigger seizures or memory loss. The other options listed either do not provide the benefits of ECT or have significant risks and side effects.