If a doctor wanted to activate a very specific brain region in the hope of alleviating symptoms of a mental disorder, she would most likely use which of the following procedures?

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Deep brain stimulation involves the use of implanted electrodes that deliver electrical impulses to specific areas of the brain. This can be targeted to a very specific brain region in order to alleviate symptoms of mental disorders. Focal lesion involves the intentional destruction of brain tissue, and lithium and electroconvulsive therapy are not typically used to target specific brain regions.

If a Doctor Wanted to Activate a Very Specific Brain