Why was electroconvulsive therapy originally used as a therapy for schizophrenia?
A) It was (mistakenly) observed that schizophrenia was rarely found in people with epilepsy.
B) It was (mistakenly) observed that it could reduce brain seizures, providing a cure.
C) It was (mistakenly) observed to induce convulsions and stimulated appetite in psychotic patients.
D) It was (mistakenly) observed to alleviate the depression that often accompanies schizophrenia.
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