A type of psychosurgery that involves destroying small target areas in the brain's interior is called

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Deep lesioning involves destroying small target areas within the brain's interior, often to treat neurological disorders or in research settings. Unlike ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy) which uses electrical currents to induce seizures for psychiatric treatment, or a lobotomy which involves severing connections in the brain's prefrontal lobe, deep lesioning is a precise technique targeting specific brain areas. REBT (Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy) is a form of psychotherapy, not a surgical procedure.

A Type of Psychosurgery That Involves Destroying Small Target Areas