Asked by Courtney Bartz on May 10, 2024
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Which therapies involve electrical brain stimulation for treatment of mental illness? (Select all that apply.)
A) Aversion therapy
B) Operant conditioning
C) Systematic desensitization
D) Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
E) Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
Electrical Brain Stimulation
A medical treatment involving the application of electrical impulses to specific brain areas to treat various neurological and psychiatric disorders.
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
A medical treatment most commonly for severe depression that involves electrical stimulation of the brain while the patient is under anesthesia.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
A non-invasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symptoms of depression.
- Comprehend therapeutic techniques and their applications for specific mental health conditions.
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SD
Seren dipity
May 11, 2024
Final Answer :
D, E
Explanation :
ECT and TMS are therapies that use electrical stimulation of the brain as a form of treatment for mental illness. The incorrect responses are therapies that are interpersonal in nature.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend therapeutic techniques and their applications for specific mental health conditions.