Linda is suffering from severe obsessive-compulsive disorder. In the course of the treatment, her neurosurgeon implants a microelectrode, powered by an implanted battery that delivers a constant low electrical stimulation to specific circuits in her brain. Which of the following processes has Linda's neurosurgeon used?

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Linda's neurosurgeon has used deep brain stimulation, which involves the implantation of a microelectrode that delivers electrical stimulation to specific circuits in the brain to alleviate symptoms of OCD. Gamma knife surgery is a form of stereotactic radiosurgery that uses gamma rays to destroy brain tissue, while capsulotomy and cingulotomy are surgical procedures that involve cutting or destroying specific brain regions to treat OCD.

Linda Is Suffering from Severe Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder