ECT (electroconvulsive shock therapy) is used to treat severe depression.What effect does it have on memory?
A)No effect; this is why it useful for treating depression.
B)It induces symptoms similar to retrograde amnesia.
C)It recreates the symptoms of Korsakoff's disease.
D)It causes symptoms similar to Alzheimer's disease.

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ECT has been found to induce symptoms similar to retrograde amnesia, which can include difficulty retrieving memories from before the treatment. However, this effect is usually temporary and memories typically return over time.

ECT (Electroconvulsive Shock Therapy) Is Used to Treat Severe Depression