AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

SCHIZOPHRENIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is NOT a treatment for Schizophrenia?
A
Antipsychotic medication
B
Psychotherapy
C
Shock Therapy
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -ECT is most commonly used to treat depression, but doctors also recommend it to help with schizophrenia. Compared with medications, it starts to work faster (often within a week), especially with older people.

Detailed explanation-2: -Overview. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a procedure, done under general anesthesia, in which small electric currents are passed through the brain, intentionally triggering a brief seizure. ECT seems to cause changes in brain chemistry that can quickly reverse symptoms of certain mental health conditions.

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