Prefrontal lobotomy, a failed __________ procedure, involved severing the nerve connections between the prefrontal lobes and the thalamus.

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Prefrontal lobotomy is a type of psychosurgery, which involves surgical intervention in the brain to treat mental disorders. While it was commonly used in the past, it is now considered a failed and highly controversial procedure. Psychopharmacological treatments involve using medications to treat mental disorders, psychotherapy involves talk therapy to help individuals understand and manage their emotions and behaviors, and psychoanalytic therapy is a type of psychotherapy focused on exploring unconscious thoughts and feelings.

Prefrontal Lobotomy, a Failed __________ Procedure, Involved Severing the Nerve