The application of an electrical current to the head to induce therapeutically effective seizures is called

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The application of an electrical current to the head to induce therapeutically effective seizures is called electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Hypnosis and psychosurgery are not related to the use of electrical current to induce seizures, while insulin shock therapy is a different form of treatment that involves administering insulin to induce a hypoglycemic state, not the use of electrical current.

The Application of an Electrical Current to the Head to Induce