Which of the following statements regarding lobotomies is false?
A)Their use has increased recently.
B)They often resulted in profound personality changes.
C)They became less common when effective psychiatric drugs were developed.
D)They were often ineffective at treating mental illness.

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The statement that lobotomies have increased recently is false. Lobotomies were most commonly performed in the mid-20th century and their use has declined significantly since then. Nowadays, lobotomies are rarely performed and are considered a controversial and outdated form of treatment for mental illness.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding Lobotomies Is False