A treatment for severe depression in which an electric shock is delivered to the patient, resulting in a seizure of the body and the release of a flood of neurotransmitters in the brain, is called

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The treatment described in the question, involving electric shock and resulting seizures, is known as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Other options listed, such as prefrontal lobotomy and trephining, are outdated and not commonly used today. Relaxation training and meditation can be useful in managing symptoms of depression, but would not be considered a treatment for severe depression. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a newer treatment option for depression, but does not involve electric shock or seizures as ECT does.

A Treatment for Severe Depression in Which an Electric Shock