Imani is trying a relatively new treatment for her major depression. When she visits the doctor, he puts a machine against her head which stimulates specific regions in her brain. Happily for Imani, the treatment is painless and does not cause seizures. Imani's treatment is called _____________.

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The treatment described involves using a machine to stimulate specific areas of the brain, which is characteristic of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Psychosurgery involves physically altering the brain through surgery, deep brain stimulation involves implanting electrodes into specific areas of the brain, and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) involves inducing seizures via electrical currents through the brain.

Imani Is Trying a Relatively New Treatment for Her Major