Simmons' (1987)review of archival evidence indicated several reasons for the use of psychosurgery (lobotomy)in Ontario, including
A)to increase intellectual capacity.
B)to erase traumatic memories.
C)out of curiosity.
D)requirements of Community Treatment Orders (CTO).

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Simmons' review of archival evidence suggests that psychosurgery was carried out in Ontario out of curiosity. There is no evidence to suggest that it was used to increase intellectual capacity or to erase traumatic memories. The use of psychosurgery was not governed by Community Treatment Orders (CTO).

Simmons' (1987)review of Archival Evidence Indicated Several Reasons for the Use