A biological approach to the treatment of mood disorders could involve which of the following?
A) cingulotomy
B) insulin therapy
C) a prefrontal lobotomy
D) electroconvulsive therapy

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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a biological treatment for mood disorders that involves the application of electrical currents to the brain to induce a seizure. ECT has been found to be effective in treating severe depression, mania, and bipolar disorder. It is unclear exactly how ECT works, but it is believed to affect the balance of neurotransmitters in the brain. Cingulotomy and prefrontal lobotomy are surgical procedures that involve the removal of brain tissue and are not commonly used in the treatment of mood disorders today. Insulin therapy is a historical treatment for schizophrenia that is not used in the treatment of mood disorders.

A Biological Approach to the Treatment of Mood Disorders Could