Electroconvulsive shock:
A) is not used on humans.
B) disrupts memory if given soon after learning.
C) has been shown to be ineffective for treating depression.
D) improves memory if given an hour or more after learning.

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Electroconvulsive shock (ECT) disrupts memory if given soon after learning, which is why it can affect a patient's short-term memory around the time of treatment. It is still used in humans, particularly for severe cases of depression where other treatments have failed, making options A and C incorrect. There is no evidence to suggest that ECT improves memory if given an hour or more after learning, making D incorrect.

Electroconvulsive Shock