Researchers are now looking for new ways to stimulate the brains of severely depressed individuals. One method, called __________, involves the use of a pulsing coil held to a person's skull at the left prefrontal cortex.

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The method described involves the use of a pulsing coil, which indicates the use of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), making option D the correct choice. Option A, psychosurgery, involves invasive surgical procedures and is not commonly used to treat depression. Option B, deep brain stimulation, involves the implantation of electrodes in specific areas of the brain and is typically reserved for severe cases of depression that have not responded to other treatments. Option C, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), involves inducing seizures in the brain and is typically used as a last resort when other treatments have failed. The description given in the question does not match the procedure used in ECT.

Researchers Are Now Looking for New Ways to Stimulate the Brains